ác ý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔi˧˦]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác ý means ill will; malice.
Chinese characters: 惡意 (惡 “evil” + 意 “intention”)
Meanings of ác ý in English
Noun
- ill will; malice
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡意, composed of 惡 (“evil”) and 意 (“intention”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác ý mean in English?
ác ý (noun) means "ill will; malice".
How do you pronounce ác ý?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is ác ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ác ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惡意.