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Hy-La

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hi˧˧ laː˧˧]Huế [hɪj˧˧ laː˧˧]Saigon [hɪj˧˧ laː˧˧] browser voice

Hy-La means Greco-Roman.

Chinese characters: 希羅

Meanings of Hy-La in English

Adjective

  1. Greco-Roman

Etymology

Blend of Hy Lạp + La Mã. Superficially a Sino-Vietnamese word from 希羅.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hy-La mean in English?

Hy-La (adjective) means "Greco-Roman".

How do you pronounce Hy-La?

IPA: Hanoi [hi˧˧ laː˧˧]; Saigon [hɪj˧˧ laː˧˧].

Is Hy-La a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. Hy-La is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 希羅.

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