liệm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [liəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liệm means to shroud.
Chinese characters: 殮
Meanings of liệm in English
Verb
- to shroud (to cover a dead body with a burial shroud)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殮.
Frequently asked questions
What does liệm mean in English?
liệm (verb) means "to shroud".
How do you pronounce liệm?
IPA: Hanoi [liəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lim˨˩˨]. Tones: liệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is liệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殮.