vô vi
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˧]Huế [vow˧˧ vɪj˧˧]Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô vi means to take no action; to adopt a laissez-faire approach.
Chinese characters: 無為
Meanings of vô vi in English
Verb
- Taoism to take no action; to let nature take its course; to adopt a laissez-faire approach
Noun
- Taoism Wu wei, a concept from ancient Chinese philosophy which refers to a harmonious state of unforced activity and inaction
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無為.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô vi mean in English?
vô vi (verb) means "to take no action; to adopt a laissez-faire approach".
How do you pronounce vô vi?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˧]; Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˧˧]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), vi — level tone (ngang).
Is vô vi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô vi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無為.