quân sư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwən˧˧ sɨ˧˧]Huế [kwəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quân sư means a strategist; mastermind; creative thinker.
Chinese characters: 軍師
Meanings of quân sư in English
Noun
- figurative a strategist; mastermind; creative thinker (generally)
- archaic a military advisor; war counselor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 軍師 (“military advisor”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quân sư mean in English?
quân sư (noun) means "a strategist; mastermind; creative thinker".
How do you pronounce quân sư?
IPA: Hanoi [kwən˧˧ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: quân — level tone (ngang), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is quân sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quân sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 軍師.