thuỷ cầm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ kəm˨˩]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ kəm˦˩]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ kəm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ cầm means anseriforms; especially ducks and geese.
Chinese characters: 水禽 (水 “water” + 禽 “bird”)
Meanings of thuỷ cầm in English
Noun
- collective anseriforms, especially ducks and geese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水禽, composed of 水 (“water”) and 禽 (“bird”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ cầm mean in English?
thuỷ cầm (noun) means "anseriforms; especially ducks and geese".
How do you pronounce thuỷ cầm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ kəm˨˩]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ kəm˨˩]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), cầm — falling tone (huyền).
Is thuỷ cầm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ cầm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水禽.