thanh lí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh lí means to liquidate; to end/terminate in due course; compare huỷ and chấm dứt.
Chinese characters: 清理
Meanings of thanh lí in English
Verb
- to liquidate
- to end/terminate in due course (a contract or agreement); compare huỷ (“to cancel”) and chấm dứt (“to terminate, in due course or not”)
- humorous to get rid of
- Ba cái đồ nhôm nhựa giữ làm gì ? Thanh lí đi.Why would you keep all this junk? Get rid of it, quick.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清理.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh lí mean in English?
thanh lí (verb) means "to liquidate; to end/terminate in due course; compare huỷ and chấm dứt".
How do you pronounce thanh lí?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is thanh lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清理.