viễn chí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [viəŋ˧˨ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
viễn chí means milkwort.
Chinese characters: 遠志 (遠 “far” + 志 “resolve”) Classifier: cây, hoa — e.g. một cây viễn chí (one milkwort)
Meanings of viễn chí in English
Noun
- milkwort (flowering medicinal herb of the genus Polygala)
- rễ viễn chímilkword roots
- Viễn chí hoa vàngYellow milkwort; Polygala arillata
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 遠志, composed of 遠 (“far”) and 志 (“resolve”).
Frequently asked questions
What does viễn chí mean in English?
viễn chí (noun) means "milkwort".
How do you pronounce viễn chí?
IPA: Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: viễn — creaky rising tone (ngã), chí — rising tone (sắc).
Is viễn chí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. viễn chí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 遠志.
What classifier is used with viễn chí?
Common classifiers: cây, hoa — for example "một cây viễn chí" (one milkwort).