cách ly
verb Sino-Vietnamese
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cách ly means to isolate; to quarantine.
Also spelled cách li — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 隔離
Meanings of cách ly in English
Verb
- to isolate ≈ phong tỏa
- to quarantine
Synonyms and antonyms of cách ly
Synonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 隔離.
Frequently asked questions
What does cách ly mean in English?
cách ly (verb) means "to isolate; to quarantine".
How do you pronounce cách ly?
Tones: cách — rising tone (sắc), ly — level tone (ngang).
Is cách ly a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cách ly is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 隔離.