dược sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨək̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [jɨək̚˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [jɨək̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dược sĩ means a pharmacist.
Chinese characters: 藥士 (藥 “medicine” + 士 “-ist”)
Meanings of dược sĩ in English
Noun
- a pharmacist ≈ dược sư
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 藥士, composed of 藥 (“medicine”) and 士 (“-ist”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dược sĩ mean in English?
dược sĩ (noun) means "a pharmacist".
How do you pronounce dược sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨək̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jɨək̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: dược — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is dược sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dược sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 藥士.