thủy
/tʰwi/
water
Nước thủy là nguồn sống của mọi sinh vật.
Water is the source of life for all living things.
general
Water, especially in a general or abstract sense, often used in compounds.
Thủy điện là một nguồn năng lượng tái tạo.
Hydropower is a renewable energy source.
Often combined with other words to form compounds like 'thủy điện' (hydropower) or 'thủy sản' (aquatic products).
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Compound Usage
Many Vietnamese words containing 'thủy' relate to water or aquatic contexts, such as 'thủy điện' (hydropower) or 'thủy sản' (aquatic products).
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Vietnamese '水' (shuǐ), meaning 'water'.
Usage Notes
Often used in scientific, technical, or formal contexts, especially in compounds.
Word Breakdown
thủy
water
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh