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tinh tuý

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ twi˧˦]Huế [tɨn˧˧ twɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥] browser voice
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tinh tuý means essence; quintessence.

Chinese characters: 精粹

Meanings of tinh tuý in English

Noun

  1. essence; quintessence

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 精粹.

Frequently asked questions

What does tinh tuý mean in English?

tinh tuý (noun) means "essence; quintessence".

How do you pronounce tinh tuý?

IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ twi˧˦]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), tuý — rising tone (sắc).

Is tinh tuý a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tinh tuý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精粹.

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