thượng sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thượng sĩ means sergeant major; master sergeant.
Chinese characters: 上士 (上 “super-; over-; upper” + 士 “learned person; soldier”)
Meanings of thượng sĩ in English
Noun
- sergeant major
- master sergeant
Noun
- chief petty officer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 上士, composed of 上 (“super-; over-; upper”) and 士 (“learned person; soldier”), from Chinese 上士 (shàngshì, “staff sergeant of the army or air force; petty officer first class of the navy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thượng sĩ mean in English?
thượng sĩ (noun) means "sergeant major; master sergeant".
How do you pronounce thượng sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: thượng — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is thượng sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thượng sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 上士.