đắc lực
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗak̚˦˧˥ lɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ lɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đắc lực means competent; capable; useful.
Chinese characters: 得力
Meanings of đắc lực in English
Adjective
- formal competent, capable, useful
- trợ thủ đắc lựca capable assistant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 得力.
Frequently asked questions
What does đắc lực mean in English?
đắc lực (adjective) means "competent; capable; useful".
How do you pronounce đắc lực?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: đắc — rising tone (sắc), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đắc lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đắc lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 得力.