di chỉ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zi˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]Huế [jɪj˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˧˨]Saigon [jɪj˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
di chỉ means a ruin; historical site.
Chinese characters: 遺址
Meanings of di chỉ in English
Noun
- a ruin; historical site
- Di chỉ khảo cổArcheological ruins
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 遺址 (“ruins”).
Frequently asked questions
What does di chỉ mean in English?
di chỉ (noun) means "a ruin; historical site".
How do you pronounce di chỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [zi˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]; Saigon [jɪj˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: di — level tone (ngang), chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is di chỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. di chỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 遺址.