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chí phải

adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ faːj˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ faːj˧˨]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ faːj˨˩˦] browser voice
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chí phải means absolutely right; utmost correct.

Meanings of chí phải in English

Adjective

  1. literary absolutely right; utmost correct
    • Anh nói chí phải.What you said is utmost correct.

Etymology

chí (“most, extremely”) + phải (“right; correct”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chí phải mean in English?

chí phải (adjective) means "absolutely right; utmost correct".

How do you pronounce chí phải?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ faːj˧˩]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ faːj˨˩˦]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), phải — dipping tone (hỏi).

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