Tỵ
proper nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Also spelled tị — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 巳
Meanings of Tỵ in English
Proper noun
- a unisex given name from Chinese
- the sixth earthly branch represented by the Snake
Verb
- in compounds to compare, to liken
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 比 (“to compare”, SV: tỉ).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Tỵ?
Tones: tỵ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is Tỵ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Tỵ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 巳.