thanh liêm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ liəm˧˧]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ liəm˧˧]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh liêm means incorruptible or upright.
Chinese characters: 清廉
Meanings of thanh liêm in English
Adjective
- incorruptible or upright
- Vụ bê bối tại Hàn Quốc đã đặt ra một vấn đề đáng quan ngại về sự thanh liêm của chính thể đương thời.Scandals in South Korea have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the current administration.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清廉.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh liêm mean in English?
thanh liêm (adjective) means "incorruptible or upright".
How do you pronounce thanh liêm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ liəm˧˧]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lim˧˧]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), liêm — level tone (ngang).
Is thanh liêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh liêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清廉.