tư lự
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ lɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˧˧ lɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˧˧ lɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tư lự means to think over; to ponder.
Chinese characters: 思慮 (思 “to think” + 慮 “to worry”)
Meanings of tư lự in English
Verb
- to think over; to ponder ≈ ưu tư
Words with tư lự
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 思慮, composed of 思 (“to think”) and 慮 (“to worry”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tư lự mean in English?
tư lự (verb) means "to think over; to ponder".
How do you pronounce tư lự?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ lɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˧˧ lɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: tư — level tone (ngang), lự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tư lự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tư lự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 思慮.