trí tử
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tɨ˧˩]Huế [ʈɪj˨˩˦ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trí tử means guaranteed to cause death; fatal.
Chinese characters: 致死
Meanings of trí tử in English
Adjective
- of a strike or blow guaranteed to cause death; fatal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 致死
Frequently asked questions
What does trí tử mean in English?
trí tử (adjective) means "guaranteed to cause death; fatal".
How do you pronounce trí tử?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʈɪj˦˥ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: trí — rising tone (sắc), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is trí tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trí tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 致死.