cư sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨ˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɨ˧˧ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [kɨ˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cư sĩ means householder; lay devotee.
Chinese characters: 居士
Meanings of cư sĩ in English
Noun
- householder, lay devotee
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 居士.
Frequently asked questions
What does cư sĩ mean in English?
cư sĩ (noun) means "householder; lay devotee".
How do you pronounce cư sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨ˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɨ˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: cư — level tone (ngang), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cư sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cư sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 居士.