nghịch lí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ li˧˦]Huế [ŋɨt̚˨˩ʔ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋɨt̚˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghịch lí means paradox.
Chinese characters: 逆理
Meanings of nghịch lí in English
Noun
- paradox
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 逆理.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghịch lí mean in English?
nghịch lí (noun) means "paradox".
How do you pronounce nghịch lí?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ li˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɨt̚˨˩˨ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: nghịch — heavy tone (nặng), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is nghịch lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghịch lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 逆理.