chẳng lẽ
adverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˩ lɛ˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˧˨ lɛ˧˨]Saigon [caŋ˨˩˦ lɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẳng lẽ means there is no reason; it is inconceivable that.
Meanings of chẳng lẽ in English
Adverb
- there is no reason; it is inconceivable that
Etymology
chẳng (“there is not”) + lẽ (“reason”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chẳng lẽ mean in English?
chẳng lẽ (adverb) means "there is no reason; it is inconceivable that".
How do you pronounce chẳng lẽ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˩ lɛ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [caŋ˨˩˦ lɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: chẳng — dipping tone (hỏi), lẽ — creaky rising tone (ngã).