yếu thế
adjective
Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˦ tʰe˧˦]Huế [ʔiw˨˩˦ tʰej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔiw˦˥ tʰej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yếu thế means disadvantaged; in a disadvantageous position.
Meanings of yếu thế in English
Adjective
- disadvantaged, in a disadvantageous position
Etymology
yếu (“weak”) + thế (“position, situation”).
Frequently asked questions
What does yếu thế mean in English?
yếu thế (adjective) means "disadvantaged; in a disadvantageous position".
How do you pronounce yếu thế?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˦ tʰe˧˦]; Saigon [ʔiw˦˥ tʰej˦˥]. Tones: yếu — rising tone (sắc), thế — rising tone (sắc).