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