chân lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəŋ˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chân lí means objective truth; universal truth; fundamental truth.
Chinese characters: 真理
Meanings of chân lí in English
Noun
- objective truth; universal truth; fundamental truth
- Dùng thì hiện tại khi nói về chân lí, ví dụ như "nước sôi ở 100 độ C".Use the present tense when talking about universal truths, such as "water boils at 100 degrees Celsius".
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 真理.
Frequently asked questions
What does chân lí mean in English?
chân lí (noun) means "objective truth; universal truth; fundamental truth".
How do you pronounce chân lí?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: chân — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is chân lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chân lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 真理.