chỉnh lí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ li˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˨ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉnh lí means to readjust; to modify; to revise.
Chinese characters: 整理 (整 “to sort out” + 理 “to revise”)
Meanings of chỉnh lí in English
Verb
- to readjust; to modify; to revise
- Cuộc chỉnh lí tại Việt Nam Cộng hoà 1964the 1964 Readjustment in the Republic of Vietnam
- to collate (especially texts or data)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 整理, composed of 整 (“to sort out”) and 理 (“to revise”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉnh lí mean in English?
chỉnh lí (verb) means "to readjust; to modify; to revise".
How do you pronounce chỉnh lí?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ li˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is chỉnh lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉnh lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 整理.