tự tiện
adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ tiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ tiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự tiện means as one pleases.
Chinese characters: 自便
Meanings of tự tiện in English
Adverb
- as one pleases
- Đừng có chưa xin phép mà tự tiện lấy.Just because you feel like it doesn't mean you can just take it without asking for permission.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自便.
Frequently asked questions
What does tự tiện mean in English?
tự tiện (adverb) means "as one pleases".
How do you pronounce tự tiện?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ tiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ tiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), tiện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tự tiện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự tiện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自便.