tổ sư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [to˧˩ sɨ˧˧]Huế [tow˧˨ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [tow˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tổ sư means founder; progenitor.
Chinese characters: 祖師
Meanings of tổ sư in English
Noun
- founder; progenitor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 祖師.
Frequently asked questions
What does tổ sư mean in English?
tổ sư (noun) means "founder; progenitor".
How do you pronounce tổ sư?
IPA: Hanoi [to˧˩ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [tow˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: tổ — dipping tone (hỏi), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is tổ sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tổ sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 祖師.