chỉ thị
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ tʰi˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˨ tʰɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ tʰɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉ thị means a directive; command; instruction.
Chinese characters: 指示
Meanings of chỉ thị in English
Noun
- a directive; command; instruction
- an indicator
- Hàm chỉ thịIndicator Function
- Loài chỉ thịIndicator Species
Verb
- to direct; to command; to instruct
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 指示 (“to indicate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉ thị mean in English?
chỉ thị (noun) means "a directive; command; instruction".
How do you pronounce chỉ thị?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ tʰi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ tʰɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), thị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chỉ thị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉ thị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 指示.