thất chí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất chí means despondent; disappointed; demoralized.
Chinese characters: 失志
Meanings of thất chí in English
Adjective
- despondent; disappointed; demoralized
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 失志 (“to be despondent”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thất chí mean in English?
thất chí (adjective) means "despondent; disappointed; demoralized".
How do you pronounce thất chí?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is thất chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 失志.