tự kỉ
[tɨ˧˨ʔ ki˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) autistic
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bệnh tự kỉautism
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) resembling an introvert
Register: informal
Examples
Nó đang ngồi tự kỉ đằng kia.He's sitting alone like he's introverted.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tự kỉ” mean?
(adjective) autistic
Is “tự kỉ” formal or informal?
tự kỉ is generally informal.