Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精巧, composed of 精 (“refined”) and 巧 (“elaborate”).
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [tïŋ˧˧ saːw˧˩]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [tɨn˧˧ saːw˧˨]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [tɨn˧˧ saːw˨˩˦]
Adjective
tinh xảo
- exquisite; sophisticated; intricate; fine
Adverb
tinh xảo
- exquisitely; intricately; finely