lễ nghĩa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [lej˧˨ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [lej˨˩˦ ŋiə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lễ nghĩa means politeness and reason; decorum and decency; propriety and rectitude.
Chinese characters: 禮義
Meanings of lễ nghĩa in English
Noun
- politeness and reason; decorum and decency; propriety and rectitude
Example sentences with lễ nghĩa
- Phú quý sinh lễ nghĩa. It is hard for an empty sack to stand straight.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禮義.
Frequently asked questions
What does lễ nghĩa mean in English?
lễ nghĩa (noun) means "politeness and reason; decorum and decency; propriety and rectitude".
How do you pronounce lễ nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [lej˨˩˦ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is lễ nghĩa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lễ nghĩa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禮義.