thuỷ tề
noun
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ te˨˩]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ tej˦˩]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ tej˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ tề means especially the Dragon King.
Meanings of thuỷ tề in English
Noun
- the underwater domain of a water deity, especially the Dragon King
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水 (“water”) and 臍 (“navel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ tề mean in English?
thuỷ tề (noun) means "especially the Dragon King".
How do you pronounce thuỷ tề?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ te˨˩]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ tej˨˩]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), tề — falling tone (huyền).