hải li
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 li means beaver.
Chinese characters: 海狸 Classifier: con — e.g. một con hải li (one beaver)
Meanings of hải li in English
Noun
- beaver
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海狸.
Frequently asked questions
What does hải li mean in English?
hải li (noun) means "beaver".
How do you pronounce hải li?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ li˧˧]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), li — level tone (ngang).
Is hải li a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海狸.
What classifier is used with hải li?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con hải li" (one beaver).