hủ lô
noun
Hanoi [hu˧˩ lo˧˧]Huế [hʊw˧˨ low˧˧]Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ low˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hủ lô means road roller.
Meanings of hủ lô in English
Noun
- road roller ≈ xe lu
Etymology
From French rouleau compresseur, with Vietnamese voiceless glottal fricative /h-/ reflecting French voiced uvular fricative /ʁ-/.
Frequently asked questions
What does hủ lô mean in English?
hủ lô (noun) means "road roller".
How do you pronounce hủ lô?
IPA: Hanoi [hu˧˩ lo˧˧]; Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ low˧˧]. Tones: hủ — dipping tone (hỏi), lô — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with hủ lô?
Common classifiers: chiếc, cái — for example "một chiếc hủ lô" (one road roller).