đạo lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ li˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đạo lí means moral code/principles/standards; moral philosophy.
Chinese characters: 道理
Meanings of đạo lí in English
Noun
- moral code/principles/standards; moral philosophy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 道理.
Frequently asked questions
What does đạo lí mean in English?
đạo lí (noun) means "moral code/principles/standards; moral philosophy".
How do you pronounce đạo lí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ li˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: đạo — heavy tone (nặng), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is đạo lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đạo lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 道理.