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Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 才子, composed of 才 (“talent”) and 子 (“male master”). Compare Khổng Tử (“Confucius”, literally “Master Kong”) and Mạnh Tử (“Mencius”, literally “Master Meng”).
Pronunciation
Noun
tài tử
- (archaic, art) an artistically talented man
- (art, film, television, music) an A-list artist, actor, etc. who works in show business
Adjective
tài tử
- (art, music) Synonym of nghiệp dư (“amateur”)
đờn ca tài tử- an amateur musical performance