tinh vi

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Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

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

Adjective

tinh vi

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

Etymology 2

Perhaps a jocular allusion to tinh tướng.

Adjective

tinh vi

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