phi lí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [fɪj˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi lí means irrational; unreasonable.
Chinese characters: 非理
Meanings of phi lí in English
Adjective
- irrational; unreasonable
- một quyết định phi lían irrational decision
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 非理.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi lí mean in English?
phi lí (adjective) means "irrational; unreasonable".
How do you pronounce phi lí?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is phi lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非理.