xung yếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiəw˧˦]Huế [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiw˨˩˦]Saigon [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xung yếu means of special strategic importance.
Chinese characters: 衝要
Meanings of xung yếu in English
Adjective
- of special strategic importance
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 衝要, composed of 衝 and 要.
Frequently asked questions
What does xung yếu mean in English?
xung yếu (adjective) means "of special strategic importance".
How do you pronounce xung yếu?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiəw˧˦]; Saigon [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiw˦˥]. Tones: xung — level tone (ngang), yếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is xung yếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xung yếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 衝要.