sĩ phu
[si˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) scholar
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong trí não của người quyết chọn cái chết để giữ tròn tiết tháo, Cụ đã nhìn thấy hình ảnh oai hùng của người sĩ phu Việt-Nam.Within the mind of a man who shall choose his death to remain refrained from surrender, Man of Honor himself reminisced of such scholars' epic image that's native to Vietnam.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sĩ phu” mean?
(noun) scholar
Is “sĩ phu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.