tiền lệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền lệ means precedent; antecedent.
Chinese characters: 前例
Meanings of tiền lệ in English
Noun
- precedent; antecedent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前例.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền lệ mean in English?
tiền lệ (noun) means "precedent; antecedent".
How do you pronounce tiền lệ?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiền lệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền lệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前例.