lập chí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [ləp̚˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lập chí means to be resolved; to be determined; to be set on.
Chinese characters: 立志
Meanings of lập chí in English
Verb
- to be resolved (to); to be determined (to); to be set on
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 立志 (“to be resolved”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lập chí mean in English?
lập chí (verb) means "to be resolved; to be determined; to be set on".
How do you pronounce lập chí?
IPA: Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: lập — heavy tone (nặng), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is lập chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lập chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 立志.