trụ trì
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˨˩]Huế [ʈʊw˨˩ʔ ʈɪj˦˩]Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩˨ ʈɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 住持 Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị trụ trì
Meanings of trụ trì in English
Noun
- head monk of a Buddhist temple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 住持.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce trụ trì?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˨˩]; Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩˨ ʈɪj˨˩]. Tones: trụ — heavy tone (nặng), trì — falling tone (huyền).
Is trụ trì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trụ trì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 住持.
What classifier is used with trụ trì?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị trụ trì" (one trụ trì).