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