dũng sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [jʊwŋ͡m˧˨ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dũng sĩ means a valiant person.
Chinese characters: 勇士 (勇 “brave” + 士 “militaryman”)
Meanings of dũng sĩ in English
Noun
- literary a valiant person
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勇士, composed of 勇 (“brave”) and 士 (“militaryman”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dũng sĩ mean in English?
dũng sĩ (noun) means "a valiant person".
How do you pronounce dũng sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [zʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: dũng — creaky rising tone (ngã), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is dũng sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dũng sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勇士.