tinh xảo
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ saːw˧˩]Huế [tɨn˧˧ saːw˧˨]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ saːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh xảo means exquisite; sophisticated; intricate.
Chinese characters: 精巧 (精 “refined” + 巧 “elaborate”)
Meanings of tinh xảo in English
Adjective
- exquisite; sophisticated; intricate; fine
Adverb
- exquisitely; intricately; finely
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精巧, composed of 精 (“refined”) and 巧 (“elaborate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh xảo mean in English?
tinh xảo (adjective) means "exquisite; sophisticated; intricate".
How do you pronounce tinh xảo?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ saːw˧˩]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ saːw˨˩˦]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), xảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tinh xảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh xảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精巧.