lí nhí

adverb

Hanoi [li˧˦ ɲi˧˦]Huế [lɪj˨˩˦ ɲɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [lɪj˦˥ ɲɪj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

lírisingsắc nhírisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

lí nhí means in small voice; mumbly.

Meanings of lí nhí in English

Adverb

in small voice; mumbly

Etymology

l- reduplication of nhí.

Frequently asked questions

What does lí nhí mean in English?

lí nhí (adverb) means "in small voice; mumbly".

How do you pronounce lí nhí?

IPA: Hanoi [li˧˦ ɲi˧˦]; Saigon [lɪj˦˥ ɲɪj˦˥]. Tones: lí — rising tone (sắc), nhí — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.