đắc ý
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ ʔi˧˦]Huế [ʔɗak̚˦˧˥ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đắc ý means smug; proud; self-satisfied.
Chinese characters: 得意
Meanings of đắc ý in English
Adjective
- smug; proud; self-satisfied
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 得意.
Frequently asked questions
What does đắc ý mean in English?
đắc ý (adjective) means "smug; proud; self-satisfied".
How do you pronounce đắc ý?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: đắc — rising tone (sắc), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is đắc ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đắc ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 得意.