liên hồi
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ hoj˨˩]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ hoj˦˩]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ hoj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên hồi means to keep on; to continue; to do repeatedly.
Chinese characters: 連回 (連 “to connect” + 回 “to return”)
Meanings of liên hồi in English
Verb
- to keep on (doing something); to continue; to do repeatedly
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 連回, composed of 連 (“to connect”) and 回 (“to return”).
Frequently asked questions
What does liên hồi mean in English?
liên hồi (verb) means "to keep on; to continue; to do repeatedly".
How do you pronounce liên hồi?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ hoj˨˩]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ hoj˨˩]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), hồi — falling tone (huyền).
Is liên hồi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên hồi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 連回.