âm lịch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âm lịch means the lunar calendar.
Chinese characters: 陰曆 (陰 “yin” + 曆 “calendar”)
Meanings of âm lịch in English
Noun
- the lunar calendar
- Tết âm lịchLunar New Year
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陰曆, composed of 陰 (“yin”) and 曆 (“calendar”).
Frequently asked questions
What does âm lịch mean in English?
âm lịch (noun) means "the lunar calendar".
How do you pronounce âm lịch?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), lịch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is âm lịch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. âm lịch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陰曆.