tự giác
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ zaːk̚˧˦]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ jaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ jaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự giác means self-disciplined; self-motivated; conscious.
Chinese characters: 自覺
Meanings of tự giác in English
Adjective
- self-disciplined; self-motivated; conscious (of); conscientious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自覺.
Frequently asked questions
What does tự giác mean in English?
tự giác (adjective) means "self-disciplined; self-motivated; conscious".
How do you pronounce tự giác?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ zaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ jaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), giác — rising tone (sắc).
Is tự giác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự giác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自覺.