thuỳ mị
adjective
Hanoi [tʰwi˨˩ mi˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰwɪj˦˩ mɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩ mɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỳ mị means graceful; gentle.
Meanings of thuỳ mị in English
Adjective
- formal, literary, of a woman's manner graceful; gentle
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 垂 and 媚.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỳ mị mean in English?
thuỳ mị (adjective) means "graceful; gentle".
How do you pronounce thuỳ mị?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˨˩ mi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩ mɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: thuỳ — falling tone (huyền), mị — heavy tone (nặng).