chí sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí sĩ means person with lofty principles.
Chinese characters: 志士 (志 “will; conviction” + 士 “learned man”)
Meanings of chí sĩ in English
Noun
- person with lofty principles, especially one with a strong conviction on how society should be
- chí sĩ yêu nướcardent patriots
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 志士, composed of 志 (“will; conviction”) and 士 (“learned man”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí sĩ mean in English?
chí sĩ (noun) means "person with lofty principles".
How do you pronounce chí sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is chí sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 志士.