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