chỉ định
verbnounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˨ ʔɗɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉ định means to appoint; to assign; to designate.
Chinese characters: 指定
Meanings of chỉ định in English
Verb
- to appoint; to assign; to designate
Noun
- an indication; instruction
- Chống chỉ địnhContraindications
Adjective
- demonstrative
- đại từ chỉ địnhdemonstrative pronouns
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 指定 (“to appoint”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉ định mean in English?
chỉ định (verb) means "to appoint; to assign; to designate".
How do you pronounce chỉ định?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), định — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chỉ định a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉ định is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 指定.