mạ lị
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˧˨ʔ li˧˨ʔ]Huế [maː˨˩ʔ lɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [maː˨˩˨ lɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mạ lị means to insult.
Chinese characters: 駡詈
Meanings of mạ lị in English
Verb
- to insult
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 駡詈.
Frequently asked questions
What does mạ lị mean in English?
mạ lị (verb) means "to insult".
How do you pronounce mạ lị?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˨ʔ li˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [maː˨˩˨ lɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: mạ — heavy tone (nặng), lị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mạ lị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mạ lị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 駡詈.