chỉnh lý
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 →
chỉnh lý means to readjust; to modify; to revise.
Also spelled chỉnh lí — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 整理 (整 “to sort out” + 理 “to revise”)
Meanings of chỉnh lý 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 lý mean in English?
chỉnh lý (verb) means "to readjust; to modify; to revise".
How do you pronounce chỉnh lý?
Tones: chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), lý — rising tone (sắc).
Is chỉnh lý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉnh lý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 整理.