tỉ số
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ti˧˩ so˧˦]Huế [tɪj˧˨ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [tɪj˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 比數 (比 “to compare” + 數 “number”)
Meanings of tỉ số in English
Noun
- the score between two opponents or opposing teams
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 比數, composed of 比 (“to compare”) and 數 (“number”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tỉ số?
IPA: Hanoi [ti˧˩ so˧˦]; Saigon [tɪj˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: tỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), số — rising tone (sắc).
Is tỉ số a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tỉ số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 比數.