đích thị
adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗïk̟̚˧˦ tʰi˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗɨt̚˦˧˥ tʰɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗɨt̚˦˥ tʰɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đích thị means certainly; without a doubt.
Chinese characters: 的是
Meanings of đích thị in English
Adverb
- certainly; without a doubt
- Nó đích thị là thằng ăn trộm tối qua.He was no doubt the thief last night.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 的是 (“truly; indeed”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đích thị mean in English?
đích thị (adverb) means "certainly; without a doubt".
How do you pronounce đích thị?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗïk̟̚˧˦ tʰi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗɨt̚˦˥ tʰɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: đích — rising tone (sắc), thị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đích thị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đích thị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 的是.