sĩ phu
noun
Hanoi [si˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]Huế [ʂɪj˧˨ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [ʂɪj˨˩˦ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sĩ phu means scholar.
Meanings of sĩ phu in English
Noun
- scholar ≈ học giả
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 士 (“intellectual”) and 夫 (“man”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sĩ phu mean in English?
sĩ phu (noun) means "scholar".
How do you pronounce sĩ phu?
IPA: Hanoi [si˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɪj˨˩˦ fʊw˧˧]. Tones: sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), phu — level tone (ngang).