cơ trí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəː˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [kəː˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cơ trí means quick-witted; shrewd.
Chinese characters: 機智 (機 “flexible” + 智 “intelligence”)
Meanings of cơ trí in English
Adjective
- quick-witted; shrewd
- resourceful; clever
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 機智, composed of 機 (“flexible”) and 智 (“intelligence”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cơ trí mean in English?
cơ trí (adjective) means "quick-witted; shrewd".
How do you pronounce cơ trí?
IPA: Hanoi [kəː˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: cơ — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is cơ trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cơ trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 機智.