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tân lịch

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tən˧˧ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [təŋ˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təŋ˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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tân lịch means the Gregorian calendar.

Chinese characters: 新曆

Meanings of tân lịch in English

Noun

  1. the Gregorian calendar ≈ dương lịch

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 新曆.

Frequently asked questions

What does tân lịch mean in English?

tân lịch (noun) means "the Gregorian calendar".

How do you pronounce tân lịch?

IPA: Hanoi [tən˧˧ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təŋ˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tân — level tone (ngang), lịch — heavy tone (nặng).

Is tân lịch a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tân lịch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 新曆.

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