hệ luỵ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [he˧˨ʔ lwi˧˨ʔ]Huế [hej˨˩ʔ lwɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hej˨˩˨ l⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 係累
Meanings of hệ luỵ in English
Noun
- a troublesome or insidious societal impact
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 係累.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hệ luỵ?
IPA: Hanoi [he˧˨ʔ lwi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hej˨˩˨ l⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: hệ — heavy tone (nặng), luỵ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hệ luỵ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hệ luỵ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 係累.