pháp lí
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ li˧˦]Huế [faːp̚˦˧˥ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pháp lí means legal; lawful; licit.
Chinese characters: 法理 (法 “law; rule” + 理 “to manage; to put in order; to handle”)
Meanings of pháp lí in English
Adjective
- legal; lawful; licit
Noun
- legal principles; jurisprudence
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 法理, composed of 法 (“law; rule”) and 理 (“to manage; to put in order; to handle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does pháp lí mean in English?
pháp lí (adjective) means "legal; lawful; licit".
How do you pronounce pháp lí?
IPA: Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ li˧˦]; Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: pháp — rising tone (sắc), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is pháp lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pháp lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 法理.