thuỷ phi cơ
noun
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ fi˧˧ kəː˧˧]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ fɪj˧˧ kəː˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ fɪj˧˧ kəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ phi cơ means seaplane.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc thuỷ phi cơ (one seaplane)
Meanings of thuỷ phi cơ in English
Noun
- seaplane
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水 (“water”) and 飛機 (“airplane”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ phi cơ mean in English?
thuỷ phi cơ (noun) means "seaplane".
How do you pronounce thuỷ phi cơ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ fi˧˧ kəː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ fɪj˧˧ kəː˧˧]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), phi — level tone (ngang), cơ — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with thuỷ phi cơ?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc thuỷ phi cơ" (one seaplane).