tài tử

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 才子, composed of (talent) and (male master). Compare Khổng Tử (Confucius, literally Master Kong) and Mạnh Tử (Mencius, literally Master Meng).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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tài tử

  1. (archaic, art) an artistically talented man
  2. (art, film, television, music) an A-list artist, actor, etc. who works in show business

Adjective

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tài tử

  1. (art, music) Synonym of nghiệp dư (amateur)
    đờn ca tài tử
    an amateur musical performance