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