lẫm liệt
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˦ˀ˥ liət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləm˧˨ liək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləm˨˩˦ liək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lẫm liệt means solemn and majestic.
Chinese characters: 凜冽
Meanings of lẫm liệt in English
Adjective
- literary, of a person solemn and majestic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凜冽 (“freezing cold”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lẫm liệt mean in English?
lẫm liệt (adjective) means "solemn and majestic".
How do you pronounce lẫm liệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ləm˦ˀ˥ liət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləm˨˩˦ liək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lẫm — creaky rising tone (ngã), liệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lẫm liệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lẫm liệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 凜冽.