chí hiếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ hiəw˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ hiw˨˩˦]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ hiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí hiếu means filial; obedient to one's parents.
Chinese characters: 至孝
Meanings of chí hiếu in English
Adjective
- filial; obedient to one's parents; loyal to one's mother and father
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 至孝 (“extremely filial”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí hiếu mean in English?
chí hiếu (adjective) means "filial; obedient to one's parents".
How do you pronounce chí hiếu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ hiəw˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ hiw˦˥]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), hiếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is chí hiếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí hiếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 至孝.