sinh lý
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
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sinh lý means physiology; libido.
Also spelled sinh lí — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 生理 (生 “life” + 理 “workings”)
Meanings of sinh lý 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
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 lý mean in English?
sinh lý (noun) means "physiology; libido".
How do you pronounce sinh lý?
Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), lý — rising tone (sắc).
Is sinh lý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh lý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生理.