trí sĩ
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈɪj˨˩˦ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trí sĩ means an intellectual; wise and educated thinker.
Chinese characters: 智士 (智 “wise; intelligent” + 士 “scholar”)
Meanings of trí sĩ in English
Noun
- literary an intellectual; wise and educated thinker
Verb
- historical to retire (as a mandarin)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 智士, composed of 智 (“wise; intelligent”) and 士 (“scholar”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trí sĩ mean in English?
trí sĩ (noun) means "an intellectual; wise and educated thinker".
How do you pronounce trí sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: trí — rising tone (sắc), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trí sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trí sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 智士.