hủ lậu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hu˧˩ ləw˧˨ʔ]Huế [hʊw˧˨ ləw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ ləw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hủ lậu means old-fashioned.
Chinese characters: 腐陋
Meanings of hủ lậu in English
Adjective
- old-fashioned
- Đầu óc quá hủ lậu, tiếp thu cái mới cũng khó.You can't take in what's now trendy if your mind shall remain conservative.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 腐陋.
Frequently asked questions
What does hủ lậu mean in English?
hủ lậu (adjective) means "old-fashioned".
How do you pronounce hủ lậu?
IPA: Hanoi [hu˧˩ ləw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hʊw˨˩˦ ləw˨˩˨]. Tones: hủ — dipping tone (hỏi), lậu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hủ lậu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hủ lậu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 腐陋.