hiền sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiən˨˩ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [hiəŋ˦˩ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiền sĩ means person of virtue and ability.
Chinese characters: 賢士 (賢 “able; virtuous” + 士 “learned man”)
Meanings of hiền sĩ in English
Noun
- person of virtue and ability
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 賢士, composed of 賢 (“able; virtuous”) and 士 (“learned man”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiền sĩ mean in English?
hiền sĩ (noun) means "person of virtue and ability".
How do you pronounce hiền sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˨˩ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: hiền — falling tone (huyền), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hiền sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiền sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 賢士.