nghi lễ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ le˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋɪj˧˧ lej˧˨]Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ lej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghi lễ means ceremony; rite.
Chinese characters: 儀禮
Meanings of nghi lễ in English
Noun
- ceremony; rite
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 儀禮.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghi lễ mean in English?
nghi lễ (noun) means "ceremony; rite".
How do you pronounce nghi lễ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ le˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ lej˨˩˦]. Tones: nghi — level tone (ngang), lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nghi lễ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghi lễ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 儀禮.