thi sĩ
noun
Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʰɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thi sĩ means poet.
Meanings of thi sĩ in English
Noun
- literary poet ≈ nhà thơ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 詩 (“poetry”) and 士 (“scholar”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thi sĩ mean in English?
thi sĩ (noun) means "poet".
How do you pronounce thi sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: thi — level tone (ngang), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).