tế nhị
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [te˧˦ ɲi˧˨ʔ]Huế [tej˨˩˦ ɲɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tej˦˥ ɲɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tế nhị means sensitive.
Chinese characters: 細膩
Meanings of tế nhị in English
Adjective
- of a person exquisite or delicate when dealing with sensitive matters
- of a matter sensitive ≈ nhạy cảm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 細膩.
Frequently asked questions
What does tế nhị mean in English?
tế nhị (adjective) means "sensitive".
How do you pronounce tế nhị?
IPA: Hanoi [te˧˦ ɲi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tej˦˥ ɲɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: tế — rising tone (sắc), nhị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tế nhị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tế nhị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 細膩.