Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tinh vi

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) highly intricate

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phức tạp

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Connotation: humorous

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

máy móc tinh viintricate machinery

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) showing incredible attention to detail

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chú ý đến chi tiết

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Connotation: humorous

thủ đoạn tinh via clever scheme

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) synonym of tinh tướng (“vain; conceited; pompous”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kiêu ngạo

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Connotation: humorous

What does “tinh vi” mean?

(adjective) highly intricate

Is “tinh vi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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