biệt li
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ li˧˧]Huế [ʔɓiək̚˨˩ʔ lɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨ lɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biệt li means to separate; to part.
Chinese characters: 別離
Meanings of biệt li in English
Verb
- literary to separate; to part
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 別離.
Frequently asked questions
What does biệt li mean in English?
biệt li (verb) means "to separate; to part".
How do you pronounce biệt li?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ li˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: biệt — heavy tone (nặng), li — level tone (ngang).
Is biệt li a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. biệt li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 別離.