lý tưởng

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lýrisingsắc tưởngdippinghỏi

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lý tưởng means ideal.

Also spelled lí tưởng — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 理想

Meanings of lý tưởng in English

Noun

ideal

Adjective

ideal

Example sentences with lý tưởng

Đây là món quà lý tưởng cho Ngày Của Cha. This is the perfect Father's Day gift.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 理想 (“ideal”).

Frequently asked questions

What does lý tưởng mean in English?

lý tưởng (noun) means "ideal".

How do you pronounce lý tưởng?

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

Is lý tưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lý tưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 理想.

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