mã lực
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˦ˀ˥ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [maː˧˨ lɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [maː˨˩˦ lɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mã lực means horsepower.
Chinese characters: 馬力 (馬 “horse” + 力 “power”)
Meanings of mã lực in English
Noun
- horsepower
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 馬力, composed of 馬 (“horse”) and 力 (“power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mã lực mean in English?
mã lực (noun) means "horsepower".
How do you pronounce mã lực?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˦ˀ˥ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [maː˨˩˦ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: mã — creaky rising tone (ngã), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mã lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mã lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 馬力.