ly thân
verbadverb
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ly thân means to separate; to part; to disjoin.
Also spelled li thân — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of ly thân in English
Verb
- of spouses to separate; to part; to disjoin (without divorce)
Adverb
- of spouses separately; apart
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 離 (“to separate; away from”) and 親 (“bride; relatives”), compare 迎親 /迎亲 (yíngqīn, “to escort/welcome the bride”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ly thân mean in English?
ly thân (verb) means "to separate; to part; to disjoin".
How do you pronounce ly thân?
Tones: ly — level tone (ngang), thân — level tone (ngang).