trung uý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔwi˧˦]Huế [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trung uý means lieutenant; first lieutenant.
Chinese characters: 中尉
Meanings of trung uý in English
Noun
- lieutenant; first lieutenant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 中尉.
Frequently asked questions
What does trung uý mean in English?
trung uý (noun) means "lieutenant; first lieutenant".
How do you pronounce trung uý?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔwi˧˦]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥]. Tones: trung — level tone (ngang), uý — rising tone (sắc).
Is trung uý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trung uý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 中尉.