thiện chí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiən˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [tʰiəŋ˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiện chí means goodwill or good faith.
Chinese characters: 善志 (善 “morally good” + 志 “will”)
Meanings of thiện chí in English
Noun
- goodwill or good faith
- đại sứ thiện chía goodwill ambassador
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 善志, composed of 善 (“morally good”) and 志 (“will”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thiện chí mean in English?
thiện chí (noun) means "goodwill or good faith".
How do you pronounce thiện chí?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˨ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: thiện — heavy tone (nặng), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is thiện chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiện chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 善志.