bô lão

noun

Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˧ laːw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓow˧˧ laːw˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓow˧˧ laːw˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

bôlevelngang lãocreaky risingngã

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bô lão means elders.

Meanings of bô lão in English

Noun

honorable elders

Frequently asked questions

What does bô lão mean in English?

bô lão (noun) means "elders".

How do you pronounce bô lão?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˧ laːw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓow˧˧ laːw˨˩˦]. Tones: bô — level tone (ngang), lão — creaky rising tone (ngã).

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