tôn chỉ
noun
Hanoi [ton˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]Huế [toŋ˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˧˨]Saigon [toŋ˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tôn chỉ means a mission; fundamental principle; main objective.
Meanings of tôn chỉ in English
Noun
- a mission; fundamental principle; main objective
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 宗旨 (SV: tông chỉ).
Frequently asked questions
What does tôn chỉ mean in English?
tôn chỉ (noun) means "a mission; fundamental principle; main objective".
How do you pronounce tôn chỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [ton˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]; Saigon [toŋ˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: tôn — level tone (ngang), chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).