láo xược

adjective

Hanoi [laːw˧˦ sɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [laːw˨˩˦ sɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laːw˦˥ sɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

láorisingsắc xượcheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

láo xược means insolent; impertinent.

Meanings of láo xược in English

Adjective

insolent; impertinent

Etymology

láo + xược.

Frequently asked questions

What does láo xược mean in English?

láo xược (adjective) means "insolent; impertinent".

How do you pronounce láo xược?

IPA: Hanoi [laːw˧˦ sɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laːw˦˥ sɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: láo — rising tone (sắc), xược — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.