lễ nghi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ ŋi˧˧]Huế [lej˧˨ ŋɪj˧˧]Saigon [lej˨˩˦ ŋɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lễ nghi means rites; rituals.
Chinese characters: 禮儀
Meanings of lễ nghi in English
Noun
- rites, rituals
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禮儀.
Frequently asked questions
What does lễ nghi mean in English?
lễ nghi (noun) means "rites; rituals".
How do you pronounce lễ nghi?
IPA: Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ ŋi˧˧]; Saigon [lej˨˩˦ ŋɪj˧˧]. Tones: lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã), nghi — level tone (ngang).
Is lễ nghi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lễ nghi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禮儀.