lí lịch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˦ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɪj˨˩˦ lɨt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɪj˦˥ lɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lí lịch means curriculum vitae; résumé.
Chinese characters: 履歷 Classifier: bản — e.g. một bản lí lịch (one curriculum vitae)
Meanings of lí lịch in English
Noun
- curriculum vitae (CV); résumé
- personal history; background (in general)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 履歷.
Frequently asked questions
What does lí lịch mean in English?
lí lịch (noun) means "curriculum vitae; résumé".
How do you pronounce lí lịch?
IPA: Hanoi [li˧˦ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɪj˦˥ lɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lí — rising tone (sắc), lịch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lí lịch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lí lịch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 履歷.
What classifier is used with lí lịch?
Common classifiers: bản — for example "một bản lí lịch" (one curriculum vitae).