ý chí

[ʔi˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) will; volition; determination; willpower

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự quyết tâm; ý chí

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Ý chí chiến đấu của người dân địa phương là vấn đề.The will of the local people to fight is the problem.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ý chí” mean?

(noun) will; volition; determination; willpower

Is “ý chí” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.