chai lì
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ li˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ lɪj˦˩]Saigon [caːj˧˧ lɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chai lì means callous; indifferent; hardened.
Meanings of chai lì in English
Adjective
- callous; indifferent; hardened
Frequently asked questions
What does chai lì mean in English?
chai lì (adjective) means "callous; indifferent; hardened".
How do you pronounce chai lì?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ li˨˩]; Saigon [caːj˧˧ lɪj˨˩]. Tones: chai — level tone (ngang), lì — falling tone (huyền).