đạo chích
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ cɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đạo chích means thief.
Meanings of đạo chích in English
Noun
- literary thief
Etymology
Generic derivative from proper noun Đạo Chích "Robber Zhi", a legendary or fictional villain in ancient Chinese literature (e.g. Zhuangzi, Xunzi, Records of the Grand Historian, etc.)
Frequently asked questions
What does đạo chích mean in English?
đạo chích (noun) means "thief".
How do you pronounce đạo chích?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ cɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: đạo — heavy tone (nặng), chích — rising tone (sắc).