nhanh trí
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [ɲajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [ɲɛɲ˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ɲan˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhanh trí means quick-witted; shrewd; nimble.
Meanings of nhanh trí in English
Adjective
- quick-witted; shrewd; nimble
Adverb
- quick-wittedly; shrewdly
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhanh trí could be written as 𨘱智. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
nhanh (“fast”) + trí (“智, astute”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhanh trí mean in English?
nhanh trí (adjective) means "quick-witted; shrewd; nimble".
How do you pronounce nhanh trí?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [ɲan˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: nhanh — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).