tử sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [tɨ˧˨ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử sĩ means man of sacrifice.
Chinese characters: 死士
Meanings of tử sĩ in English
Noun
- man of sacrifice
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死士.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử sĩ mean in English?
tử sĩ (noun) means "man of sacrifice".
How do you pronounce tử sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tử sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 死士.