lí luận
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˦ lwən˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɪj˨˩˦ lwəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɪj˦˥ l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lí luận means theory.
Chinese characters: 理論
Meanings of lí luận in English
Noun
- literary theory
- theory (as opposed to practice)
- reason
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 理論.
Frequently asked questions
What does lí luận mean in English?
lí luận (noun) means "theory".
How do you pronounce lí luận?
IPA: Hanoi [li˧˦ lwən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɪj˦˥ l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: lí — rising tone (sắc), luận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lí luận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lí luận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 理論.