tứ chi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧]Huế [tɨ˨˩˦ t͡ɕɪj˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˦˥ cɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tứ chi means the four limbs.
Chinese characters: 四肢 (四 “four” + 肢 “limb”)
Meanings of tứ chi in English
Noun
- the four limbs, generally of non-fish and non-bird vertebrates
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 四肢, composed of 四 (“four”) and 肢 (“limb”)
Frequently asked questions
What does tứ chi mean in English?
tứ chi (noun) means "the four limbs".
How do you pronounce tứ chi?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˦˥ cɪj˧˧]. Tones: tứ — rising tone (sắc), chi — level tone (ngang).
Is tứ chi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tứ chi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 四肢.