tinh vi
Vietnamese
editPronunciation
edit- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [tïŋ˧˧ vi˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧] ~ [tɨn˧˧ jɪj˧˧]
Etymology 1
editSino-Vietnamese word from 精微 (“profound and subtle”).
Adjective
edit- highly intricate
- máy móc tinh vi
- convoluted contraptions
- showing incredible attention to detail
- thủ đoạn tinh vi
- a cleverly sleazy scheme
Etymology 2
editPerhaps a jocular allusion to tinh tướng.
Adjective
edit- (humorous) Synonym of tinh tướng (“vain; conceited; pompous”)