tinh ý
adjective
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ ʔi˧˦]Huế [tɨn˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh ý means observant; sharp-witted; sharp.
Meanings of tinh ý in English
Adjective
- observant; sharp-witted; sharp
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精 (“skilled; concentrated; smart”) and 意 (“mind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh ý mean in English?
tinh ý (adjective) means "observant; sharp-witted; sharp".
How do you pronounce tinh ý?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), ý — rising tone (sắc).