tinh vi

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

(Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [tïŋ˧˧ vi˧˧]
(Huế) IPA^(key): [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧]
(Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [tɨn˧˧ vɪj˧˧] ~ [tɨn˧˧ jɪj˧˧]

Etymology 1

Sino-Vietnamese word from 精微 (“profound and subtle”).

Adjective

highly intricate
máy móc tinh vi
convoluted contraptions
showing incredible attention to detail
thủ đoạn tinh vi
a cleverly sleazy scheme

Etymology 2

Perhaps a jocular allusion to tinh tướng.

Adjective

(humorous) Synonym of tinh tướng (“vain; conceited; pompous”)

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