hoa lệ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaː˧˧ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waː˧˧ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa lệ means beautiful.
Chinese characters: 華麗
Meanings of hoa lệ in English
Adjective
- literary, of scenery beautiful
- Pa-ri hoa lệa beautiful Paris
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 華麗.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa lệ mean in English?
hoa lệ (adjective) means "beautiful".
How do you pronounce hoa lệ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waː˧˧ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hoa lệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoa lệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 華麗.