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