chí khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ xi˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí khí means spirit; backbone; resolve.
Chinese characters: 志氣
Meanings of chí khí in English
Noun
- spirit; backbone; resolve
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 志氣.
Frequently asked questions
What does chí khí mean in English?
chí khí (noun) means "spirit; backbone; resolve".
How do you pronounce chí khí?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ xi˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is chí khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 志氣.