áp lực
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaːp̚˦˧˥ lɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ lɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
áp lực means pressure.
Chinese characters: 壓力
Meanings of áp lực in English
Noun
- figurative pressure ≈ sức ép
- áp lực nướcwater pressure
- áp lực công việcwork-related stress
Adjective
- pressuring; stressful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 壓力.
Frequently asked questions
What does áp lực mean in English?
áp lực (noun) means "pressure".
How do you pronounce áp lực?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: áp — rising tone (sắc), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is áp lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. áp lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 壓力.