y lệnh
noun
Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɪj˧˧ len˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ləːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
y lệnh means doctor's instructions; doctor's advice.
Meanings of y lệnh in English
Noun
- doctor's instructions; doctor's advice
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 醫 (“doctor”) and 令 (“command”). Compare Chinese 醫囑 /医嘱 (yīzhǔ).
Frequently asked questions
What does y lệnh mean in English?
y lệnh (noun) means "doctor's instructions; doctor's advice".
How do you pronounce y lệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ləːn˨˩˨]. Tones: y — level tone (ngang), lệnh — heavy tone (nặng).