bù lu bù loa
verbadverb
Hanoi [ʔɓu˨˩ lu˧˧ ʔɓu˨˩ lwaː˧˧]Huế [ʔɓʊw˦˩ lʊw˧˧ ʔɓʊw˦˩ lwaː˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓʊw˨˩ lʊw˧˧ ʔɓʊw˨˩ l⁽ʷ⁾aː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bù lu bù loa means to cause a scene; raise a fuss.
Meanings of bù lu bù loa in English
Verb
- to cause a scene; raise a fuss
Adverb
- loudly; overdramatically
Frequently asked questions
What does bù lu bù loa mean in English?
bù lu bù loa (verb) means "to cause a scene; raise a fuss".
How do you pronounce bù lu bù loa?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓu˨˩ lu˧˧ ʔɓu˨˩ lwaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊw˨˩ lʊw˧˧ ʔɓʊw˨˩ l⁽ʷ⁾aː˧˧]. Tones: bù — falling tone (huyền), lu — level tone (ngang), bù — falling tone (huyền), loa — level tone (ngang).