hữu tỉ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ti˧˩]Huế [hɨw˧˨ tɪj˧˨]Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ tɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
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hữu tỉ means rational.
Chinese characters: 有比 (有 “to have” + 比 “ratio”)
Meanings of hữu tỉ in English
Adjective
- rational
Words with hữu tỉ
Synonyms and antonyms of hữu tỉ
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 有比, composed of 有 (“to have”) and 比 (“ratio”), perhaps a calque from a European cognate of English rational, ultimately from Latin ratiōnālis (“rational; reasonable”), from ratiō (“reason; ration; ratio”). Compare Japanese 有理 (yūri, literally “reasonable; rational”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hữu tỉ mean in English?
hữu tỉ (adjective) means "rational".
How do you pronounce hữu tỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ti˧˩]; Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ tɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã), tỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hữu tỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hữu tỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 有比.