thuỷ sinh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ sinh means aquatic.
Chinese characters: 水生
Meanings of thuỷ sinh in English
Adjective
- aquatic
- thực vật thuỷ sinhaquatic plants
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水生.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ sinh mean in English?
thuỷ sinh (adjective) means "aquatic".
How do you pronounce thuỷ sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is thuỷ sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水生.