bất hợp lý
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
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bất hợp lý means unreasonable; irrational; illogical.
Also spelled bất hợp lí — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 不合理 (不 “not” + 合理 “reasonable”)
Meanings of bất hợp lý 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 lý mean in English?
bất hợp lý (adjective) means "unreasonable; irrational; illogical".
How do you pronounce bất hợp lý?
Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), hợp — heavy tone (nặng), lý — rising tone (sắc).
Is bất hợp lý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất hợp lý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不合理.