lí tưởng
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [lɪj˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [lɪj˦˥ tɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lí tưởng means ideal.
Chinese characters: 理想
Meanings of lí tưởng in English
Noun
- ideal
Adjective
- ideal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 理想 (“ideal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lí tưởng mean in English?
lí tưởng (noun) means "ideal".
How do you pronounce lí tưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [li˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [lɪj˦˥ tɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: lí — rising tone (sắc), tưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is lí tưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lí tưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 理想.