giáo lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ li˧˦]Huế [jaːw˨˩˦ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [jaːw˦˥ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giáo lí means a doctrine or dogma.
Chinese characters: 教理 (教 “to teach” + 理 “reason”)
Meanings of giáo lí in English
Noun
- a doctrine or dogma
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 教理, composed of 教 (“to teach”) and 理 (“reason”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giáo lí mean in English?
giáo lí (noun) means "a doctrine or dogma".
How do you pronounce giáo lí?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ li˧˦]; Saigon [jaːw˦˥ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: giáo — rising tone (sắc), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is giáo lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giáo lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 教理.