lược sử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨək̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]Huế [lɨək̚˨˩ʔ ʂɨ˧˨]Saigon [lɨək̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lược sử means historical overview.
Chinese characters: 略史
Meanings of lược sử in English
Noun
- historical overview
Etymology
Blend of tóm lược (“to summarize”) + lịch sử (“history”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lược sử mean in English?
lược sử (noun) means "historical overview".
How do you pronounce lược sử?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨək̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [lɨək̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: lược — heavy tone (nặng), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is lược sử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lược sử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 略史.