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linh địa

noun
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗiə˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗiə˨˩˨] browser voice
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linh địa means holy place; shrine.

Meanings of linh địa in English

Noun

  1. holy place; shrine (holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific figure of respect)

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 靈 (“spirit”) and 地 (“land”).

Frequently asked questions

What does linh địa mean in English?

linh địa (noun) means "holy place; shrine".

How do you pronounce linh địa?

IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗiə˨˩˨]. Tones: linh — level tone (ngang), địa — heavy tone (nặng).

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.