bé Liên
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɛ˧˦ liən˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɛ˨˩˦ liəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɛ˦˥ liəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bé Liên means a lesbian.
Meanings of bé Liên in English
Noun
- the young girl who named Liên
- humorous, neologism, slang a lesbian
Etymology
From lé biên (“lesbian”), generated through the nói lái process.
Frequently asked questions
What does bé Liên mean in English?
bé Liên (noun) means "a lesbian".
How do you pronounce bé Liên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɛ˧˦ liən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɛ˦˥ liəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bé — rising tone (sắc), liên — level tone (ngang).