tự tôn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ton˧˧]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ toŋ˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ toŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự tôn means self-respecting.
Chinese characters: 自尊
Meanings of tự tôn in English
Adjective
- self-respecting ≈ tự trọng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自尊.
Frequently asked questions
What does tự tôn mean in English?
tự tôn (adjective) means "self-respecting".
How do you pronounce tự tôn?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ton˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ toŋ˧˧]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), tôn — level tone (ngang).
Is tự tôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự tôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自尊.