trung sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trung sĩ means sergeant.
Chinese characters: 中士
Meanings of trung sĩ in English
Noun
- sergeant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 中士, from Chinese 中士 (zhōngshì, “sergeant of the army or air force; petty officer second class of the navy”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trung sĩ mean in English?
trung sĩ (noun) means "sergeant".
How do you pronounce trung sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: trung — level tone (ngang), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trung sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trung sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 中士.