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lâm li

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ li˧˧]Huế [ləm˧˧ lɪj˧˧]Saigon [ləm˧˧ lɪj˧˧] browser voice
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lâm li means melancholic.

Chinese characters: 淋漓

Meanings of lâm li in English

Adjective

  1. literary melancholic

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 淋漓.

Frequently asked questions

What does lâm li mean in English?

lâm li (adjective) means "melancholic".

How do you pronounce lâm li?

IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ li˧˧]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ lɪj˧˧]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), li — level tone (ngang).

Is lâm li a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lâm li is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 淋漓.

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