lực sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨk̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [lɨk̚˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [lɨk̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lực sĩ means a strongman; a weightlifter.
Chinese characters: 力士 (力 “power” + 士 “expert”)
Meanings of lực sĩ in English
Noun
- a strongman
- a weightlifter
- dated, chiefly Overseas Vietnamese an athlete
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 力士, composed of 力 (“power”) and 士 (“expert”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lực sĩ mean in English?
lực sĩ (noun) means "a strongman; a weightlifter".
How do you pronounce lực sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨk̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [lɨk̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: lực — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is lực sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lực sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 力士.