liện

verb Sino-Vietnamese

Hanoi [liən˧˨ʔ]Huế [liəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [liəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

liệnheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

liện means to train; to drill.

Also spelled luyện — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 練

Meanings of liện in English

Verb

to train, to drill
to refine (metals)

Etymology

See luyện.

Frequently asked questions

What does liện mean in English?

liện (verb) means "to train; to drill".

How do you pronounce liện?

IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [liəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: liện — heavy tone (nặng).

Is liện a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. liện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 練.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.