uý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwi˧˦]Huế [ʔwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uý means officer; company grade officer.
Chinese characters: 尉
Meanings of uý in English
Noun
- officer; company grade officer (higher than sĩ but lower than tá)
Words with uý
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尉.
Frequently asked questions
What does uý mean in English?
uý (noun) means "officer; company grade officer".
How do you pronounce uý?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwi˧˦]; Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˦˥]. Tones: uý — rising tone (sắc).
Is uý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尉.