cử tri
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨ˧˩ t͡ɕi˧˧]Huế [kɨ˧˨ ʈɪj˧˧]Saigon [kɨ˨˩˦ ʈɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cử tri means voter; electorate.
Chinese characters: 舉知 (舉 “to vote” + 知 “to know; to administer”)
Meanings of cử tri in English
Noun
- voter, electorate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 舉知, composed of 舉 (“to vote”) and 知 (“to know; to administer”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cử tri mean in English?
cử tri (noun) means "voter; electorate".
How do you pronounce cử tri?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨ˧˩ t͡ɕi˧˧]; Saigon [kɨ˨˩˦ ʈɪj˧˧]. Tones: cử — dipping tone (hỏi), tri — level tone (ngang).
Is cử tri a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cử tri is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 舉知.