chi ly
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi ly means meticulous; particular; precise.
Also spelled chi li — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 支離
Meanings of chi ly in English
Adjective
- meticulous; particular; precise
- parsimonious; stingy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支離 (“fragmented”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chi ly mean in English?
chi ly (adjective) means "meticulous; particular; precise".
How do you pronounce chi ly?
Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), ly — level tone (ngang).
Is chi ly a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi ly is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支離.