đấu trí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗəw˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [ʔɗəw˨˩˦ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗəw˦˥ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đấu trí means to compete based on intellect; to match wits.
Chinese characters: 鬥智 (鬥 “to contend” + 智 “wisdom”)
Meanings of đấu trí in English
Verb
- to engage in a battle of wits; to compete based on intellect; to match wits
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鬥智, composed of 鬥 (“to contend”) and 智 (“wisdom”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đấu trí mean in English?
đấu trí (verb) means "to compete based on intellect; to match wits".
How do you pronounce đấu trí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəw˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗəw˦˥ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: đấu — rising tone (sắc), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is đấu trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đấu trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鬥智.