tỉnh lỵ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ li˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨn˧˨ lɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ lɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tỉnh lỵ means provincial capital.
Also spelled tỉnh lị — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 省蒞
Meanings of tỉnh lỵ in English
Noun
- provincial capital ≈ thủ phủ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 省蒞, blend of tỉnh (“province”) + lị sở (“chief town”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tỉnh lỵ mean in English?
tỉnh lỵ (noun) means "provincial capital".
How do you pronounce tỉnh lỵ?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ li˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ lɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: tỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), lỵ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tỉnh lỵ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tỉnh lỵ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 省蒞.