vụ lợi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vu˧˨ʔ ləːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [vʊw˨˩ʔ ləːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vʊw˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vụ lợi means self-serving; self-seeking.
Chinese characters: 務利
Meanings of vụ lợi in English
Adjective
- self-serving; self-seeking
- không vụ lợiwith no self-interest
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 務利.
Frequently asked questions
What does vụ lợi mean in English?
vụ lợi (adjective) means "self-serving; self-seeking".
How do you pronounce vụ lợi?
IPA: Hanoi [vu˧˨ʔ ləːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vʊw˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩˨]. Tones: vụ — heavy tone (nặng), lợi — heavy tone (nặng).
Is vụ lợi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vụ lợi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 務利.