tứ nghệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ ŋe˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩˦ ŋej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˦˥ ŋej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tứ nghệ means cầm; kì.
Chinese characters: 四藝 (四 “four” + 藝 “ability, skill”)
Meanings of tứ nghệ in English
Noun
- cầm (琴, “string instrument”) (the Four Arts which were the four main academic and artistic talents required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman)
- kì (棋, “board game”) (the Four Arts which were the four main academic and artistic talents required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman)
- thư (書, “calligraphy”) (the Four Arts which were the four main academic and artistic talents required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman)
- hoạ (畫, “painting”) (the Four Arts which were the four main academic and artistic talents required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 四藝, composed of 四 (“four”) and 藝 (“ability, skill”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tứ nghệ mean in English?
tứ nghệ (noun) means "cầm; kì".
How do you pronounce tứ nghệ?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ ŋe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˦˥ ŋej˨˩˨]. Tones: tứ — rising tone (sắc), nghệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tứ nghệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tứ nghệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 四藝.