pháp lệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [faːp̚˦˧˥ len˨˩ʔ]Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ ləːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pháp lệnh means statute.
Chinese characters: 法令
Meanings of pháp lệnh in English
Noun
- statute (written law passed by a legislative body)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 法令.
Frequently asked questions
What does pháp lệnh mean in English?
pháp lệnh (noun) means "statute".
How do you pronounce pháp lệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ ləːn˨˩˨]. Tones: pháp — rising tone (sắc), lệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is pháp lệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pháp lệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 法令.