chí thú
adverbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tʰu˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ tʰʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chí thú means passionately; devotedly; eagerly.
Chinese characters: 志趣
Meanings of chí thú in English
Adverb
- literary passionately; devotedly; eagerly
Adjective
- literary passionate; devoted; eager
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 志趣 (“interest”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chí thú mean in English?
chí thú (adverb) means "passionately; devotedly; eagerly".
How do you pronounce chí thú?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tʰu˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ tʰʊw˦˥]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), thú — rising tone (sắc).
Is chí thú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chí thú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 志趣.