hộ lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ li˧˦]Huế [how˨˩ʔ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [how˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộ lí means patient care.
Chinese characters: 護理
Meanings of hộ lí in English
Noun
- patient care
- abbreviation short for hộ lí viên (“patient care technician”)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 護理 (“nursing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hộ lí mean in English?
hộ lí (noun) means "patient care".
How do you pronounce hộ lí?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ li˧˦]; Saigon [how˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: hộ — heavy tone (nặng), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is hộ lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộ lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 護理.