ly
browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ly means cup; glass.
Also spelled li — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 璃 Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái ly (one cup)
Meanings of ly in English
Noun
- cup; glass
Noun
- a crease (a line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance)
Words with ly
Example sentences with ly
- Vui lòng cho tôi một ly bia. Give me a beer, please.
- Bạn có muốn uống một ly không? Do you want a drink?
- Anh dùng thêm một ly cà phê nhé? Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Chị dùng thêm một ly cà phê nhé? Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Nhân dịp này, chúng ta cụng ly đi. On this occasion, we should drink a toast.
- Tom đã tận hưởng một ly rượu vang. Tom enjoyed a glass of wine.
- Bạn có muốn một ly vang trắng không? Would you like a glass of white wine?
- Uống một ly với tôi. Have a drink with me.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 璃 (“glass”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ly mean in English?
ly (noun) means "cup; glass".
How do you pronounce ly?
Tones: ly — level tone (ngang).
Is ly a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ly is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 璃.
What classifier is used with ly?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái ly" (one cup).