liệt sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [liək̚˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 烈士
Meanings of liệt sĩ in English
Noun
- formal a war servicemember who died in the line of duty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 烈士 (“martyr”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce liệt sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: liệt — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is liệt sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liệt sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 烈士.