Thụy Sỹ
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
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Thụy Sỹ means Switzerland.
Also spelled Thuỵ Sĩ — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 瑞士
Meanings of Thụy Sỹ in English
Proper noun
- Switzerland (a country in Western Europe and Central Europe)
Adjective
- Swiss
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 瑞士, perhaps from Hokkien 瑞士 (Sūi-sū), perhaps from French Suisse. Compare Thuỵ Điển and Phổ.
Frequently asked questions
What does Thụy Sỹ mean in English?
Thụy Sỹ (proper noun) means "Switzerland".
How do you pronounce Thụy Sỹ?
Tones: thụy — heavy tone (nặng), sỹ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is Thụy Sỹ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Thụy Sỹ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 瑞士.