thế cục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰe˧˦ kʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰej˨˩˦ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰej˦˥ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thế cục means life; world situation.
Chinese characters: 世局 (世 “life, world” + 局 “situation”)
Meanings of thế cục in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 世局, composed of 世 (“life, world”) and 局 (“situation”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thế cục mean in English?
thế cục (noun) means "life; world situation".
How do you pronounce thế cục?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰe˧˦ kʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰej˦˥ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: thế — rising tone (sắc), cục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thế cục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thế cục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 世局.