chỉ quán
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ kwaːn˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˨ kwaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ waːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉ quán means tranquility and insight.
Chinese characters: 止觀
Meanings of chỉ quán in English
Noun
- tranquility and insight (Samatha and vipassana)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 止觀 (“Samatha and vipassana”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉ quán mean in English?
chỉ quán (noun) means "tranquility and insight".
How do you pronounce chỉ quán?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ kwaːn˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ waːŋ˦˥]. Tones: chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), quán — rising tone (sắc).
Is chỉ quán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉ quán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 止觀.