tình ngay lí gian
phrase
Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ ŋaj˧˧ li˧˦ zaːn˧˧]Huế [tɨn˦˩ ŋaj˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˨˩ ŋa(ː)j˧˧ lɪj˦˥ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of tình ngay lí gian in English
Phrase
- idiomatic when one's actions or results are objectively detrimental despite good intention
Etymology
Roughly, "one's own feelings are pure and just, but objective observation says otherwise".
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tình ngay lí gian?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ ŋaj˧˧ li˧˦ zaːn˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩ ŋa(ː)j˧˧ lɪj˦˥ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: tình — falling tone (huyền), ngay — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc), gian — level tone (ngang).