chiếu lệ
adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˦ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕiw˨˩˦ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ciw˦˥ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiếu lệ means perfunctorily.
Chinese characters: 照例
Meanings of chiếu lệ in English
Adverb
- perfunctorily (performed out of routine, with little care) ≈ lấy lệ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 照例 (“as a rule”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiếu lệ mean in English?
chiếu lệ (adverb) means "perfunctorily".
How do you pronounce chiếu lệ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˦ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ciw˦˥ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: chiếu — rising tone (sắc), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chiếu lệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiếu lệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 照例.