nghị sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋɪj˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ 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: 議士 (議 “council” + 士 “learned person”)
Meanings of nghị sĩ in English
Noun
- a member of a legislative body ≈ nghị viên
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 議士, composed of 議 (“council”) and 士 (“learned person”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce nghị sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: nghị — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nghị sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghị sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 議士.