dân trí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zən˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [jəŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 民智 (民 “people; populace” + 智 “wisdom”)
Meanings of dân trí in English
Noun
- the average level of education of a populace
- nâng cao mặt bằng dân tríto raise the average academic performance
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 民智, composed of 民 (“people; populace”) and 智 (“wisdom”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce dân trí?
IPA: Hanoi [zən˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: dân — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is dân trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dân trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 民智.