hữu lí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ li˧˦]Huế [hɨw˧˨ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hữu lí means rational; well-founded.
Chinese characters: 有理
Meanings of hữu lí in English
Adjective
- rational; well-founded
- một sáng kiến hữu lía grounded initiative
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 有理.
Frequently asked questions
What does hữu lí mean in English?
hữu lí (adjective) means "rational; well-founded".
How do you pronounce hữu lí?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ li˧˦]; Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is hữu lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hữu lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 有理.