thị uy
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰi˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˧]Huế [tʰɪj˨˩ʔ ʔwɪj˧˧]Saigon [tʰɪj˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thị uy means to protest.
Chinese characters: 示威
Meanings of thị uy in English
Verb
- to show off one's strength to send a warning or message; to protest
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 示威.
Frequently asked questions
What does thị uy mean in English?
thị uy (verb) means "to protest".
How do you pronounce thị uy?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰi˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɪj˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˧˧]. Tones: thị — heavy tone (nặng), uy — level tone (ngang).
Is thị uy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thị uy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 示威.