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lị

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
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lị means dysentery.

Chinese characters: 痢

Meanings of lị in English

Noun

  1. dysentery

Words with lị

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 痢.

Frequently asked questions

What does lị mean in English?

lị (noun) means "dysentery".

How do you pronounce lị?

IPA: Hanoi [li˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: lị — heavy tone (nặng).

Is lị a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 痢.

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