thuỷ thổ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ tʰo˧˩]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ tʰow˧˨]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ tʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ thổ means climate; local environment.
Chinese characters: 水土
Meanings of thuỷ thổ in English
Noun
- climate; local environment
- Hợp thuỷ thổ nên khỏe ra.The climate suits them, so their health has improved.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 水土.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ thổ mean in English?
thuỷ thổ (noun) means "climate; local environment".
How do you pronounce thuỷ thổ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ tʰo˧˩]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ tʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), thổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thuỷ thổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuỷ thổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 水土.