dưa leo
noun
Hanoi [zɨə˧˧ lɛw˧˧]Huế [jɨə˧˧ lɛw˧˧]Saigon [jɨə˧˧ lɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dưa leo means cucumber.
Meanings of dưa leo in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam cucumber ≈ dưa chuột
Etymology
From dưa (“melon”) + leo (“to climb”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dưa leo mean in English?
dưa leo (noun) means "cucumber".
How do you pronounce dưa leo?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨə˧˧ lɛw˧˧]; Saigon [jɨə˧˧ lɛw˧˧]. Tones: dưa — level tone (ngang), leo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with dưa leo?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây dưa leo" (one cucumber).