noun
Sui
sway
Sui (noun) means a member of an ethnic group native to Guizhou province in southern China, numbering around 430,000 people. Example: “The Sui are known for their distinctive drum towers and terraced rice farming.”
noun
1
A member of an ethnic group native to Guizhou province in southern China, numbering around 430,000 people.
"The Sui are known for their distinctive drum towers and terraced rice farming."
adj
1
Relating to the Sui people or their language.
"Sui traditions include an elaborate funeral ritual involving water buffalo."
How to use Sui
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a specific ethnic minority in China and their language and culture.
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Etymology
From Mandarin 隋 (Suí), also the name of a short-lived Chinese dynasty that ruled from 581 to 618 CE.
Class of 581
Sui joined the language around 581.
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Rhymes for Sui
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What does “Sui” mean?
The word “Sui” means a member of an ethnic group native to Guizhou province in southern China, numbering around 430,000 people. In plain terms, refers to a specific ethnic minority in China and their language and culture.
How do you pronounce “Sui”?
“Sui” is pronounced sway (/sweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sui” in a sentence?
Here is “Sui” used in a sentence: “The Sui are known for their distinctive drum towers and terraced rice farming.”
What part of speech is “Sui”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sui” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Sui” come from?
The word “Sui” dates back to around 581 and comes from Chinese. From Mandarin 隋 (Suí), also the name of a short-lived Chinese dynasty that ruled from 581 to 618 CE.
How many meanings does “Sui” have?
“Sui” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an ethnic group native to Guizhou province in southern China, numbering around 430,000 people.
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