tinh vi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ vi˧˧]Huế [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh vi means highly intricate; showing incredible attention to detail.
Chinese characters: 精微
Meanings of tinh vi in English
Adjective
- highly intricate
- máy móc tinh viintricate machinery
- showing incredible attention to detail
- thủ đoạn tinh via clever scheme
Adjective
- humorous synonym of tinh tướng (“vain; conceited; pompous”) ≈ tinh tướng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精微 (“profound and subtle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh vi mean in English?
tinh vi (adjective) means "highly intricate; showing incredible attention to detail".
How do you pronounce tinh vi?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ vi˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), vi — level tone (ngang).
Is tinh vi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh vi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精微.