tinh quái
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]Huế [tɨn˧˧ kwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ waːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh quái means mischievous; cunning.
Chinese characters: 精怪
Meanings of tinh quái in English
Adjective
- of children mischievous; cunning ≈ tinh ranh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精怪.
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh quái mean in English?
tinh quái (adjective) means "mischievous; cunning".
How do you pronounce tinh quái?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ waːj˦˥]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), quái — rising tone (sắc).
Is tinh quái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh quái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精怪.