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tự ti

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ti˧˧]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ tɪj˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tɪj˧˧] browser voice
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tự ti means feeling inferior; lacking confidence; self-abased.

Chinese characters: 自卑

Meanings of tự ti in English

Adjective

  1. feeling inferior; lacking confidence; self-abased

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 自卑.

Frequently asked questions

What does tự ti mean in English?

tự ti (adjective) means "feeling inferior; lacking confidence; self-abased".

How do you pronounce tự ti?

IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ti˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tɪj˧˧]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), ti — level tone (ngang).

Is tự ti a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tự ti is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自卑.

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