tiết chế
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiət̚˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˦]Huế [tiək̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕej˨˩˦]Saigon [tiək̚˦˥ cej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiết chế means to restrain; to moderate; to regulate.
Chinese characters: 節制 (節 “period” + 制 “to moderate”)
Meanings of tiết chế in English
Verb
- to restrain; to moderate; to regulate (especially behavior)
Noun
- a commander; director; general
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 節制, composed of 節 (“period”) and 制 (“to moderate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiết chế mean in English?
tiết chế (verb) means "to restrain; to moderate; to regulate".
How do you pronounce tiết chế?
IPA: Hanoi [tiət̚˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˦]; Saigon [tiək̚˦˥ cej˦˥]. Tones: tiết — rising tone (sắc), chế — rising tone (sắc).
Is tiết chế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiết chế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 節制.