thuỷ lôi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ loj˧˧]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ loj˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ loj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ lôi means a naval mine.
Chinese characters: 水雷 (水 “water” + 雷 “thunder”) Classifier: quả, trái — e.g. một quả thuỷ lôi (one naval mine)
Meanings of thuỷ lôi in English
Noun
- a naval mine (underwater weapon)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水雷, composed of 水 (“water”) and 雷 (“thunder”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ lôi mean in English?
thuỷ lôi (noun) means "a naval mine".
How do you pronounce thuỷ lôi?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ loj˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ loj˧˧]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), lôi — level tone (ngang).
Is thuỷ lôi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ lôi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水雷.
What classifier is used with thuỷ lôi?
Common classifiers: quả, trái — for example "một quả thuỷ lôi" (one a naval mine).