chay tịnh
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˧ tïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕaj˧˧ tɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ca(ː)j˧˧ tɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chay tịnh means abstinence; self-restraint; moral purity.
Meanings of chay tịnh in English
Noun
- abstinence; self-restraint; moral purity
Adjective
- abstinent; chaste; morally pure
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chay tịnh could be written as 𡄡凈. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chay tịnh mean in English?
chay tịnh (noun) means "abstinence; self-restraint; moral purity".
How do you pronounce chay tịnh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˧ tïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ca(ː)j˧˧ tɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: chay — level tone (ngang), tịnh — heavy tone (nặng).