chí ít
adverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ ʔit̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ ʔit̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ ʔɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí ít means at least.
Meanings of chí ít in English
Adverb
- at least ≈ ít nhất
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chí ít could be written as 至𠃣. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chí (“to reach”) + ít (“few”), calque of Chinese 至少 (chí thiểu).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí ít mean in English?
chí ít (adverb) means "at least".
How do you pronounce chí ít?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ ʔit̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ ʔɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), ít — rising tone (sắc).