lợi hại
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləːj˧˨ʔ haːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləːj˨˩ʔ haːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləːj˨˩˨ haːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lợi hại means excellent; extraordinary; dangerous.
Chinese characters: 利害
Meanings of lợi hại in English
Adjective
- excellent, extraordinary, dangerous (opponent)
Noun
- advantages and disadvantages
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 利害 (“advantages and disadvantages”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lợi hại mean in English?
lợi hại (adjective) means "excellent; extraordinary; dangerous".
How do you pronounce lợi hại?
IPA: Hanoi [ləːj˧˨ʔ haːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləːj˨˩˨ haːj˨˩˨]. Tones: lợi — heavy tone (nặng), hại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lợi hại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lợi hại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 利害.