thi cử
noun
Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ kɨ˧˩]Huế [tʰɪj˧˧ kɨ˧˨]Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ kɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thi cử means tests and examinations.
Meanings of thi cử in English
Noun
- tests and examinations (generally speaking)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, thi cử could be written as 試舉. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
thi + cử.
Frequently asked questions
What does thi cử mean in English?
thi cử (noun) means "tests and examinations".
How do you pronounce thi cử?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ kɨ˧˩]; Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ kɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: thi — level tone (ngang), cử — dipping tone (hỏi).