thoái chí
adjective
Hanoi [tʰwaːj˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [tʰwaːj˨˩˦ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thoái chí means discouraged; disheartened; demoralized.
Meanings of thoái chí in English
Adjective
- discouraged; disheartened; demoralized
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 退 (“retreat”) and 志 (“will”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thoái chí mean in English?
thoái chí (adjective) means "discouraged; disheartened; demoralized".
How do you pronounce thoái chí?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwaːj˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: thoái — rising tone (sắc), chí — rising tone (sắc).