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