vô ý
adverbverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔi˧˦]Huế [vow˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô ý means unintentionally.
Chinese characters: 無意
Meanings of vô ý in English
Adverb
- unintentionally
Verb
- to not be paying attention
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無意.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô ý mean in English?
vô ý (adverb) means "unintentionally".
How do you pronounce vô ý?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is vô ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無意.