phúc lợi

Level ≈B2 (approx.) noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ləːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ləːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ləːj˨˩˨] browser voice

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phúcrisingsắc lợiheavynặng

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phúc lợi means welfare; benefits.

Chinese characters: 福利

Meanings of phúc lợi in English

Noun

social welfare
- phúc lợi xã hộisocial welfare
employment benefits

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 福利.

Frequently asked questions

What does phúc lợi mean in English?

phúc lợi (noun) means "welfare; benefits".

How do you pronounce phúc lợi?

IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ləːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ləːj˨˩˨]. Tones: phúc — rising tone (sắc), lợi — heavy tone (nặng).

Is phúc lợi a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phúc lợi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 福利.

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