trí tưởng
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [ʈɪj˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ tɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trí tưởng means imagination.
Also spelled trí tưởng tượng — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of trí tưởng in English
Noun
- imagination
- giàu trí tưởng tượngimaginative (rich in imagination)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 智 (“intelligence; mind”) and 想 (“to think; suppose”), blend of 智 (trí) + 想像 (tưởng tượng).
Frequently asked questions
What does trí tưởng mean in English?
trí tưởng (noun) means "imagination".
How do you pronounce trí tưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ tɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: trí — rising tone (sắc), tưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).