tu sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tu˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʊw˧˧ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [tʊw˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tu sĩ means clergyman; friar.
Chinese characters: 修士
Meanings of tu sĩ in English
Noun
- clergyman; friar
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 修士.
Frequently asked questions
What does tu sĩ mean in English?
tu sĩ (noun) means "clergyman; friar".
How do you pronounce tu sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʊw˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: tu — level tone (ngang), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tu sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tu sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 修士.