trị thuỷ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [ʈɪj˨˩ʔ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʈɪj˨˩˨ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trị thuỷ means flood prevention; etc.
Chinese characters: 治水
Meanings of trị thuỷ in English
Verb
- to control water resources for irrigation, flood prevention, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 治水.
Frequently asked questions
What does trị thuỷ mean in English?
trị thuỷ (verb) means "flood prevention; etc".
How do you pronounce trị thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [ʈɪj˨˩˨ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: trị — heavy tone (nặng), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is trị thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trị thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 治水.