mộ chí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mo˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [mow˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [mow˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mộ chí means gravestone; headstone; tombstone.
Chinese characters: 墓誌
Meanings of mộ chí in English
Noun
- gravestone; headstone; tombstone
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 墓誌 (“inscribed stone tablet”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mộ chí mean in English?
mộ chí (noun) means "gravestone; headstone; tombstone".
How do you pronounce mộ chí?
IPA: Hanoi [mo˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [mow˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: mộ — heavy tone (nặng), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is mộ chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mộ chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 墓誌.