an trí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an trí means to lay to rest; to peacefully place.
Chinese characters: 安置 (安 “to pacify” + 置 “to place; set aside”)
Meanings of an trí in English
Verb
- to lay to rest; to peacefully place (especially the remains of the deceased)
- historical to banish; to exile; to relocate forcibly
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安置, composed of 安 (“to pacify”) and 置 (“to place; set aside”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an trí mean in English?
an trí (verb) means "to lay to rest; to peacefully place".
How do you pronounce an trí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is an trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安置.