trí óc
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trí óc means brains; mind; intellect.
Meanings of trí óc in English
Noun
- brains; mind; intellect
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, trí óc could be written as 智𩠭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
trí + óc.
Frequently asked questions
What does trí óc mean in English?
trí óc (noun) means "brains; mind; intellect".
How do you pronounce trí óc?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ ʔawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ ʔawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: trí — rising tone (sắc), óc — rising tone (sắc).