lễ vật
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ vət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lej˧˨ vək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lej˨˩˦ vək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lễ vật means sacrifice; offering.
Chinese characters: 禮物
Meanings of lễ vật in English
Noun
- sacrifice; offering
- gift, present
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禮物 (“gift, present”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lễ vật mean in English?
lễ vật (noun) means "sacrifice; offering".
How do you pronounce lễ vật?
IPA: Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ vət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lej˨˩˦ vək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã), vật — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lễ vật a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lễ vật is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禮物.