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văn lí

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [van˧˧ li˧˦]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ lɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥] browser voice
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văn lí means unity and coherence in writing.

Chinese characters: 文理

Meanings of văn lí in English

Noun

  1. unity and coherence in writing

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 文理.

Frequently asked questions

What does văn lí mean in English?

văn lí (noun) means "unity and coherence in writing".

How do you pronounce văn lí?

IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).

Is văn lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. văn lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 文理.

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