y sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
y sĩ means a physician assistant; medical doctor.
Chinese characters: 醫士 (醫 “medicine” + 士 “-ist”)
Meanings of y sĩ in English
Noun
- a physician assistant
- medical doctor
- y sĩ giải phẫusurgeon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 醫士, composed of 醫 (“medicine”) and 士 (“-ist”).
Frequently asked questions
What does y sĩ mean in English?
y sĩ (noun) means "a physician assistant; medical doctor".
How do you pronounce y sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: y — level tone (ngang), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is y sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. y sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 醫士.