chỉ
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Meaning
4 senses · 4 meanings
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only
Used to indicate a strict limitation or restriction to a specific thing, person, or amount without any additions.
vi Tôi chỉ mua một vài món đồ cần thiết cho bữa tối.
en I only bought a few necessary items for dinner.
to point
To use a finger or an object to direct someone's attention toward a specific direction or a particular thing.
vi Đứa bé lấy tay chỉ về hướng có những chú chim.
en The child points toward the birds with its hand.
thread
A long, thin strand of cotton, silk, or other fibers used for sewing pieces of cloth together.
vi Bà tôi đang dùng chỉ để khâu lại chiếc áo bị rách.
en My grandmother is using thread to sew the torn shirt.
trifoliate orange
A type of citrus plant with three-lobed leaves, often grown for its ornamental value or used for its medicinal properties.
Similar
chí / chị / chì / chỉ có
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Use
địa chỉ / chỉ đạo / chỉ đường / cơ chỉ …
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Questions and answers
What does “chỉ” mean?
In English, “chỉ” can mean “only”, “to point” or “thread”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “chỉ” differ?
- “only”: Used to indicate a strict limitation or restriction to a specific thing, person, or amount without any additions.
- “to point”: To use a finger or an object to direct someone's attention toward a specific direction or a particular thing.
- “thread”: A long, thin strand of cotton, silk, or other fibers used for sewing pieces of cloth together.