phiếm chỉ
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fiəm˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩]Huế [fiəm˦˧˥ t͡ɕɪj˧˨]Saigon [fim˦˥ cɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phiếm chỉ means to refer generally; to imply nonspecifically; to make a blanket statement.
Chinese characters: 泛指
Meanings of phiếm chỉ in English
Verb
- to refer generally; to imply nonspecifically; to make a blanket statement
Noun
- a general reference; allusion; generalization
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 泛指 (“to refer generally”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phiếm chỉ mean in English?
phiếm chỉ (verb) means "to refer generally; to imply nonspecifically; to make a blanket statement".
How do you pronounce phiếm chỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [fiəm˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩]; Saigon [fim˦˥ cɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: phiếm — rising tone (sắc), chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phiếm chỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phiếm chỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 泛指.