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mĩ lệ

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mi˦ˀ˥ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [mɪj˧˨ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [mɪj˨˩˦ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
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mĩ lệ means beautiful; lovely.

Chinese characters: 美麗

Meanings of mĩ lệ in English

Adjective

  1. beautiful, lovely

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 美麗.

Frequently asked questions

What does mĩ lệ mean in English?

mĩ lệ (adjective) means "beautiful; lovely".

How do you pronounce mĩ lệ?

IPA: Hanoi [mi˦ˀ˥ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mɪj˨˩˦ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: mĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).

Is mĩ lệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. mĩ lệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 美麗.

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