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luân lí học

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

Chinese characters: 倫理學

Meanings of luân lí học in English

Noun

  1. ethics ≈ đạo đức học

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 倫理學.

Frequently asked questions

What does luân lí học mean in English?

luân lí học (noun) means "ethics".

How do you pronounce luân lí học?

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

Is luân lí học a Sino-Vietnamese word?

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

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