tiên sư
nouninterjection Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˧˧ sɨ˧˧]Huế [tiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [tiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiên sư means progenitor of a particular craftsmanship.
Chinese characters: 先師 Classifier: bậc, vị, đấng — e.g. một bậc tiên sư (one progenitor of a particular craftsmanship)
Meanings of tiên sư in English
Noun
- honorific progenitor of a particular craftsmanship
- uncommon the intellectuals of the old days; the "old master"
Interjection
- Northern Vietnam, offensive used in insults ≈ tổ sư
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 先師.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiên sư mean in English?
tiên sư (noun) means "progenitor of a particular craftsmanship".
How do you pronounce tiên sư?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˧˧ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [tiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: tiên — level tone (ngang), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is tiên sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiên sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 先師.
What classifier is used with tiên sư?
Common classifiers: bậc, vị, đấng — for example "một bậc tiên sư" (one progenitor of a particular craftsmanship).