lý giải

Level ≈B2 (approx.) verb Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

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lýrisingsắc giảidippinghỏi

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lý giải means to explain; to describe; to interpret.

Also spelled lí giải — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 理解

Meanings of lý giải in English

Verb

to explain; to describe; to interpret

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 理解 (“to understand; to comprehend”).

Frequently asked questions

What does lý giải mean in English?

lý giải (verb) means "to explain; to describe; to interpret".

How do you pronounce lý giải?

Tones: lý — rising tone (sắc), giải — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is lý giải a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lý giải is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 理解.

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