thuỷ
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ means Water; one of the Wu Xing.
Chinese characters: 水
Meanings of thuỷ in English
Noun
- Water, one of the Wu Xing
Adjective
- of or related to waterways and transportation by water
Words with thuỷ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ mean in English?
thuỷ (noun) means "Water; one of the Wu Xing".
How do you pronounce thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水.