khích lệ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xïk̟̚˧˦ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰɨt̚˦˧˥ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰɨt̚˦˥ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khích lệ means to inspire; to encourage.
Chinese characters: 激厲
Meanings of khích lệ in English
Verb
- to inspire; to encourage
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 激厲.
Frequently asked questions
What does khích lệ mean in English?
khích lệ (verb) means "to inspire; to encourage".
How do you pronounce khích lệ?
IPA: Hanoi [xïk̟̚˧˦ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰɨt̚˦˥ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: khích — rising tone (sắc), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khích lệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khích lệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 激厲.