thủ thuật
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰu˧˩ tʰwət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰʊw˧˨ tʰwək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰʊw˨˩˦ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thủ thuật means tip; trick.
Chinese characters: 手術
Meanings of thủ thuật in English
Noun
- tip; trick
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 手術 (“surgery; medical operation”), etymologically literally means "handy techniques".
Frequently asked questions
What does thủ thuật mean in English?
thủ thuật (noun) means "tip; trick".
How do you pronounce thủ thuật?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰu˧˩ tʰwət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰʊw˨˩˦ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: thủ — dipping tone (hỏi), thuật — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thủ thuật a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thủ thuật is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 手術.