chí tôn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ ton˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ toŋ˧˧]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ toŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí tôn means most revered; most venerated; most respected.
Chinese characters: 至尊
Meanings of chí tôn in English
Adjective
- literary most revered; most venerated; most respected
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 至尊 (“most revered”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí tôn mean in English?
chí tôn (adjective) means "most revered; most venerated; most respected".
How do you pronounce chí tôn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ ton˧˧]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ toŋ˧˧]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), tôn — level tone (ngang).
Is chí tôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí tôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 至尊.