tự chế
adjectiveverbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕe˧˦]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ t͡ɕej˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ cej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự chế means self-made; self-built.
Chinese characters: 自制 (自 “self” + 制 “to create, make”)
Meanings of tự chế in English
Adjective
- self-made; self-built
- một chiếc đèn pin tự chếa self-made flashlight
Verb
- to make or innovate something by oneself; to DIY
- tự chế ra một chiếc xe đạpto make a bicycle by yourself
- to contain oneself
Noun
- self-control
Example sentences with tự chế
- Tom tự chế tạo xe máy cho mình. Tom built his own motorcycle.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自制, composed of 自 (“self”) and 制 (“to create, make”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tự chế mean in English?
tự chế (adjective) means "self-made; self-built".
How do you pronounce tự chế?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕe˧˦]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ cej˦˥]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), chế — rising tone (sắc).
Is tự chế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự chế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自制.