mục sư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˧]Huế [mʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mục sư means pastor; clergyman.
Chinese characters: 牧師 (牧 “shepherd” + 師 “specialist”)
Meanings of mục sư in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 牧師, composed of 牧 (“shepherd”) and 師 (“specialist”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mục sư mean in English?
mục sư (noun) means "pastor; clergyman".
How do you pronounce mục sư?
IPA: Hanoi [mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: mục — heavy tone (nặng), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is mục sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mục sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 牧師.