trí tri cách vật
[t͡ɕi˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧ kajk̟̚˧˦ vət̚˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to pursue knowledge and study the nature of things
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
pursue kiến thức và nghiên cứu bản chất của sự vật
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Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nho-giáo trọng sự chính tâm, tu thân, nhưng vẫn lấy điều trí tri, cách vật, làm cốt-yếu.Confucianism values uprightness and self-cultivation, yet still considers knowledge and study as fundamental.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “trí tri cách vật” mean?
(verb) to pursue knowledge and study the nature of things
Is “trí tri cách vật” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.