The term "芝司" is pronounced as "zhī sī" in Mandarin Chinese. Here’s the phonetic breakdown:
- "芝" (zhī) is pronounced as /zhī/, with a first tone.
- "司" (sī) is pronounced as /sī/, with a first tone.
So, when combined, "芝司" is pronounced as /zhī sī/. This term is the Chinese transliteration of "cheese," referring to the dairy product made from milk.