lập nghiệp
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləp̚˨˩ʔ ŋiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ ŋip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lập nghiệp means to establish one's business; to build one's career.
Chinese characters: 立業
Meanings of lập nghiệp in English
Verb
- to establish one's business; to build one's career
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 立業.
Frequently asked questions
What does lập nghiệp mean in English?
lập nghiệp (verb) means "to establish one's business; to build one's career".
How do you pronounce lập nghiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ ŋip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lập — heavy tone (nặng), nghiệp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lập nghiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lập nghiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 立業.