vô tư
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ tɨ˧˧]Huế [vow˧˧ tɨ˧˧]Saigon [vow˧˧ tɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô tư means carefree; worriless.
Chinese characters: 無私
Meanings of vô tư in English
Adjective
- carefree; worriless
- Vô tư đi!Don't sweat it!
- impartial; unbiased
- dated selfless
- chí công vô tưall for the public's sake or common cause, completely selfless
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無私 (“selfless”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vô tư mean in English?
vô tư (adjective) means "carefree; worriless".
How do you pronounce vô tư?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ tɨ˧˧]; Saigon [vow˧˧ tɨ˧˧]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), tư — level tone (ngang).
Is vô tư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô tư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無私.