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luân lí

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwən˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [lwəŋ˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
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luân lí means morality; norm; ethics.

Chinese characters: 倫理

Meanings of luân lí in English

Noun

  1. morality; norm; ethics

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 倫理.

Frequently asked questions

What does luân lí mean in English?

luân lí (noun) means "morality; norm; ethics".

How do you pronounce luân lí?

IPA: Hanoi [lwən˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: luân — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).

Is luân lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. luân lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 倫理.

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