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cự li

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨ˧˨ʔ li˧˧]Huế [kɨ˨˩ʔ lɪj˧˧]Saigon [kɨ˨˩˨ lɪj˧˧] browser voice
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cự li means a distance or range.

Chinese characters: 距離

Meanings of cự li in English

Noun

  1. a distance or range
    • cự li ngắnclose/short range

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 距離.

Frequently asked questions

What does cự li mean in English?

cự li (noun) means "a distance or range".

How do you pronounce cự li?

IPA: Hanoi [kɨ˧˨ʔ li˧˧]; Saigon [kɨ˨˩˨ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: cự — heavy tone (nặng), li — level tone (ngang).

Is cự li a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. cự li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 距離.

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