lao lực
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˧˧ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [laːw˧˧ lɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laːw˧˧ lɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lao lực means to make physical exertions.
Chinese characters: 勞力
Meanings of lao lực in English
Verb
- to make physical exertions
Example sentences with lao lực
- Bố Tom mất vì lao lực 5 năm về trước. Tom's father died from karoshi five years ago.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勞力.
Frequently asked questions
What does lao lực mean in English?
lao lực (verb) means "to make physical exertions".
How do you pronounce lao lực?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˧˧ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laːw˧˧ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lao — level tone (ngang), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lao lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lao lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勞力.