mệnh lệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [men˨˩ʔ len˨˩ʔ]Saigon [məːn˨˩˨ ləːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mệnh lệnh means order; command.
Chinese characters: 命令
Meanings of mệnh lệnh in English
Noun
- now widespread order; command
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 命令. This is the Northern form.
Frequently asked questions
What does mệnh lệnh mean in English?
mệnh lệnh (noun) means "order; command".
How do you pronounce mệnh lệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [məːn˨˩˨ ləːn˨˩˨]. Tones: mệnh — heavy tone (nặng), lệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mệnh lệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mệnh lệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 命令.