tu chí
verbnoun
Hanoi [tu˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [tʊw˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʊw˧˧ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tu chí means to develop one's ambition; to focus on one's mission; to improve oneself.
Meanings of tu chí in English
Verb
- to develop one's ambition (to); to focus on one's mission (to); to improve oneself (toward)
Noun
- self-improvement; personal development
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 修 (“to repair; to develop”) and 志 (“ambition”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tu chí mean in English?
tu chí (verb) means "to develop one's ambition; to focus on one's mission; to improve oneself".
How do you pronounce tu chí?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [tʊw˧˧ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: tu — level tone (ngang), chí — rising tone (sắc).