hạ sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ sĩ means a corporal.
Chinese characters: 下士 (下 “below” + 士 “learned person; soldier”)
Meanings of hạ sĩ in English
Noun
- a corporal
Words with hạ sĩ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下士, composed of 下 (“below”) and 士 (“learned person; soldier”), from Chinese 下士 (xiàshì, “corporal of the army or air force; petty officer third class of the navy”)
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ sĩ mean in English?
hạ sĩ (noun) means "a corporal".
How do you pronounce hạ sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hạ sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下士.