uỷ viên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwi˧˩ viən˧˧]Huế [ʔwɪj˧˨ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˨˩˦ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uỷ viên means committee member.
Chinese characters: 委員 (委 “committee” + 員 “member”)
Meanings of uỷ viên in English
Noun
- committee member
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 委員, composed of 委 (“committee”) and 員 (“member”). Blend of uỷ ban + viên.
Frequently asked questions
What does uỷ viên mean in English?
uỷ viên (noun) means "committee member".
How do you pronounce uỷ viên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwi˧˩ viən˧˧]; Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˨˩˦ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: uỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is uỷ viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uỷ viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 委員.