triết lí
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˦ li˧˦]Huế [ʈiək̚˦˧˥ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʈiək̚˦˥ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
triết lí means philosophical principles; philosophical theory; philosophy.
Chinese characters: 哲理
Meanings of triết lí in English
Noun
- philosophical principles; philosophical theory; philosophy
- philosophy (e.g. of life)
Verb
- colloquial, derogatory to philosophise; to sermonise
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 哲理.
Frequently asked questions
What does triết lí mean in English?
triết lí (noun) means "philosophical principles; philosophical theory; philosophy".
How do you pronounce triết lí?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˦ li˧˦]; Saigon [ʈiək̚˦˥ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: triết — rising tone (sắc), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is triết lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. triết lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 哲理.