hải lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ li˧˦]Huế [haːj˧˨ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải lí means nautical mile.
Chinese characters: 海里
Meanings of hải lí in English
Noun
- nautical mile
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海里.
Frequently asked questions
What does hải lí mean in English?
hải lí (noun) means "nautical mile".
How do you pronounce hải lí?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ li˧˦]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is hải lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海里.