sắc lệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂak̚˦˧˥ len˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ləːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sắc lệnh means an executive order.
Chinese characters: 敕令
Meanings of sắc lệnh in English
Noun
- an executive order
- Tổng thống Mĩ vừa kí sắc lệnh...The US President has signed an executive order...
- historical an imperial decree
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 敕令.
Frequently asked questions
What does sắc lệnh mean in English?
sắc lệnh (noun) means "an executive order".
How do you pronounce sắc lệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ləːn˨˩˨]. Tones: sắc — rising tone (sắc), lệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is sắc lệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sắc lệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 敕令.