võ sĩ
noun
Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [vɔ˧˨ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
võ sĩ means warrior; samurai.
Meanings of võ sĩ in English
Noun
- warrior
- samurai
- combat sport contender; judoka, karateka, boxer, etc.
Words with võ sĩ
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 武士 (SV: vũ sĩ), from Japanese 武士, influenced by võ (“martial arts”).
Frequently asked questions
What does võ sĩ mean in English?
võ sĩ (noun) means "warrior; samurai".
How do you pronounce võ sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: võ — creaky rising tone (ngã), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).