Thuỵ Sĩ
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʰwɪj˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Thuỵ Sĩ means Switzerland.
Chinese characters: 瑞士
Meanings of Thuỵ Sĩ 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 Thuỵ Sĩ mean in English?
Thuỵ Sĩ (proper noun) means "Switzerland".
How do you pronounce Thuỵ Sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: thuỵ — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is Thuỵ Sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Thuỵ Sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 瑞士.