chí lí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ li˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí lí means logical; reasonable; rational.
Chinese characters: 至理
Meanings of chí lí in English
Adjective
- logical; reasonable; rational; shrewd
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 至理 (“truism”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí lí mean in English?
chí lí (adjective) means "logical; reasonable; rational".
How do you pronounce chí lí?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ li˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is chí lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 至理.