tự ý
verb
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ʔi˧˦]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự ý means to act voluntarily; to act without authorisation; to take upon oneself.
Meanings of tự ý in English
Verb
- to act voluntarily; to act without authorisation; to take upon oneself (to do something)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自 (“self”) and 意 (“idea; thought”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tự ý mean in English?
tự ý (verb) means "to act voluntarily; to act without authorisation; to take upon oneself".
How do you pronounce tự ý?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), ý — rising tone (sắc).