nản chí

verb

Hanoi [naːn˧˩ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [naːŋ˧˨ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [naːŋ˨˩˦ cɪj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nảndippinghỏi chírisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

nản chí means to become despondent; to be discouraged; to be disheartened.

Meanings of nản chí in English

Verb

to become despondent; to be discouraged; to be disheartened

Example sentences with nản chí

Quan trọng là đặt mục tiêu thực tế để không bị nản chí. It's important to set realistic goals so you don't get discouraged.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

nản (“discouraged”) + chí (“will”).

Frequently asked questions

What does nản chí mean in English?

nản chí (verb) means "to become despondent; to be discouraged; to be disheartened".

How do you pronounce nản chí?

IPA: Hanoi [naːn˧˩ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [naːŋ˨˩˦ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: nản — dipping tone (hỏi), chí — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.