ỷ lại
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔi˧˩ laːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɪj˧˨ laːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɪj˨˩˦ laːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ỷ lại means to be overreliant on something.
Chinese characters: 倚賴 (倚 “to rely” + 賴 “to rely”)
Meanings of ỷ lại in English
Verb
- derogatory to be overreliant on something
- quen thói ỷ lạito be too used to being reliant on something
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 倚賴, composed of 倚 (“to rely”) and 賴 (“to rely”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ỷ lại mean in English?
ỷ lại (verb) means "to be overreliant on something".
How do you pronounce ỷ lại?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔi˧˩ laːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɪj˨˩˦ laːj˨˩˨]. Tones: ỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), lại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ỷ lại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ỷ lại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 倚賴.