lý lịch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lý lịch means personal history; background.
Also spelled lí lịch — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 履歷 Classifier: bản — e.g. một bản lý lịch (one personal history)
Meanings of lý lịch in English
Noun
- personal history; background (in general)
- curriculum vitae (CV); résumé
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 履歷.
Frequently asked questions
What does lý lịch mean in English?
lý lịch (noun) means "personal history; background".
How do you pronounce lý lịch?
Tones: lý — rising tone (sắc), lịch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lý lịch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lý lịch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 履歷.
What classifier is used with lý lịch?
Common classifiers: bản — for example "một bản lý lịch" (one personal history).