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cách li

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kajk̟̚˧˦ li˧˧]Huế [kat̚˦˧˥ lɪj˧˧]Saigon [kat̚˦˥ lɪj˧˧] browser voice
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cách li means to isolate; to quarantine.

Chinese characters: 隔離

Meanings of cách li in English

Verb

  1. to isolate ≈ phong tỏa
  2. to quarantine

Synonyms and antonyms of cách li

Synonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 隔離.

Frequently asked questions

What does cách li mean in English?

cách li (verb) means "to isolate; to quarantine".

How do you pronounce cách li?

IPA: Hanoi [kajk̟̚˧˦ li˧˧]; Saigon [kat̚˦˥ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: cách — rising tone (sắc), li — level tone (ngang).

Is cách li a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. cách li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 隔離.

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