thuỷ binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ binh means sailor; seaman; marine.
Chinese characters: 水兵
Meanings of thuỷ binh in English
Noun
- sailor; seaman; marine; navy service personnel
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水兵, composed of 水 and 兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ binh mean in English?
thuỷ binh (noun) means "sailor; seaman; marine".
How do you pronounce thuỷ binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is thuỷ binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水兵.