vô vị lợi
adjective
Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ ləːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩ʔ ləːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô vị lợi means nonprofit; selfless.
Meanings of vô vị lợi in English
Adjective
- nonprofit ≈ phi lợi nhuậnbất vụ lợi
- selfless ≈ bất vụ lợi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無 and 為利.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô vị lợi mean in English?
vô vị lợi (adjective) means "nonprofit; selfless".
How do you pronounce vô vị lợi?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ ləːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩˨]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), vị — heavy tone (nặng), lợi — heavy tone (nặng).