tinh vi
[tïŋ˧˧ vi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) highly intricate
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
máy móc tinh viintricate machinery
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) showing incredible attention to detail
Connotation: humorous
Examples
thủ đoạn tinh via clever scheme
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) synonym of tinh tướng (“vain; conceited; pompous”)
Connotation: humorous
Common questions
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.