sinh lí
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh lí means physiology; libido.
Chinese characters: 生理 (生 “life” + 理 “workings”)
Meanings of sinh lí in English
Noun
- physiology
- libido (sexual urges or drives)
- sinh lí yếulow sex drive
- yếu sinh líto have low libido; (humorous, especially of a male human) to be physically weak
Adjective
- physiological
Words with sinh lí
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生理, composed of 生 (“life”) and 理 (“workings”). Compare địa lí (“geography”, literally “workings of the earth”), vật lí (“physics”, literally “workings of things”) and tâm lí (“psychology”, literally “workings of the mind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh lí mean in English?
sinh lí (noun) means "physiology; libido".
How do you pronounce sinh lí?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is sinh lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生理.