mưu trí
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miw˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [mɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [mɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mưu trí means resourceful; ingenious; clever.
Chinese characters: 謀智 (謀 “plan” + 智 “wise”)
Meanings of mưu trí in English
Adjective
- resourceful; ingenious; clever
Noun
- resourcefulness; ingenuity (especially in adapting plans)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 謀智, composed of 謀 (“plan”) and 智 (“wise”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mưu trí mean in English?
mưu trí (adjective) means "resourceful; ingenious; clever".
How do you pronounce mưu trí?
IPA: Hanoi [miw˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [mɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: mưu — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is mưu trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mưu trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 謀智.