bi chí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bi chí means an epitaph; inscribed memorial stele.
Chinese characters: 碑誌
Meanings of bi chí in English
Noun
- an epitaph; inscribed memorial stele
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 碑誌 (“inscriptional record”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bi chí mean in English?
bi chí (noun) means "an epitaph; inscribed memorial stele".
How do you pronounce bi chí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is bi chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bi chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 碑誌.