chi li
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ li˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˧ lɪj˧˧]Saigon [cɪj˧˧ lɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi li means meticulous; particular; precise.
Chinese characters: 支離
Meanings of chi li in English
Adjective
- meticulous; particular; precise
- parsimonious; stingy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支離 (“fragmented”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chi li mean in English?
chi li (adjective) means "meticulous; particular; precise".
How do you pronounce chi li?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ li˧˧]; Saigon [cɪj˧˧ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), li — level tone (ngang).
Is chi li a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支離.