tu chí
[tu˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to develop one's ambition (to); to focus on one's mission (to); to improve oneself (toward)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) self-improvement; personal development
Common questions
What does “tu chí” mean?
(verb) to develop one's ambition (to); to focus on one's mission (to); to improve oneself (toward)
Is “tu chí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.