tự túc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ tʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ tʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự túc means to provide for oneself; to suffice for oneself; to be self-sufficient.
Chinese characters: 自足
Meanings of tự túc in English
Verb
- to provide for oneself; to suffice for oneself; to be self-sufficient
- chi phí tự túcat one's own expenses
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自足.
Frequently asked questions
What does tự túc mean in English?
tự túc (verb) means "to provide for oneself; to suffice for oneself; to be self-sufficient".
How do you pronounce tự túc?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ tʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), túc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tự túc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự túc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自足.