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