tinh tế
[tïŋ˧˧ te˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) excellent, refined
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chu Thông tuy cử chỉ ngôn ngữ rất hoạt kê, nhưng tâm tư lại rất tinh tế,[…]Although Zhū Cōng was very comical in his gestures and speech, he had a brilliant mind; […]
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 “tinh tế” mean?
(adjective) excellent, refined
Is “tinh tế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.