bất hợp lí
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất hợp lí means unreasonable; irrational; illogical.
Meanings of bất hợp lí in English
Adjective
- unreasonable; irrational; illogical
Noun
- an error; fault (of bad reasoning)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不合理, composed of 不 (“not”) and 合理 (“reasonable”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bất hợp lí mean in English?
bất hợp lí (adjective) means "unreasonable; irrational; illogical".
How do you pronounce bất hợp lí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ həːp̚˧˨ʔ li˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ həːp̚˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), hợp — heavy tone (nặng), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is bất hợp lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất hợp lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不合理.