triết lý
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
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triết lý means philosophical principles; philosophical theory; philosophy.
Also spelled triết lí — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 哲理
Meanings of triết lý 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 lý mean in English?
triết lý (noun) means "philosophical principles; philosophical theory; philosophy".
How do you pronounce triết lý?
Tones: triết — rising tone (sắc), lý — rising tone (sắc).
Is triết lý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. triết lý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 哲理.