trí sĩ

[t͡ɕi˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) an intellectual; wise and educated thinker

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhà trí thức; người nghĩ thông minh và được giáo dục

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Register: formal

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to retire (as a mandarin)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

về hưu

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Register: formal

Common questions

What does “trí sĩ” mean?

(noun) an intellectual; wise and educated thinker

Is “trí sĩ” formal or informal?

trí sĩ is generally formal.