láu
adjective
Hanoi [law˧˦]Huế [law˨˩˦]Saigon [la(ː)w˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
láu means shrewd; cunning; artful.
Meanings of láu in English
Adjective
- shrewd; cunning; artful; (of a child) smart; clever
Words with láu
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, láu could be written as 咾, 嗍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
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Frequently asked questions
What does láu mean in English?
láu (adjective) means "shrewd; cunning; artful".
How do you pronounce láu?
IPA: Hanoi [law˧˦]; Saigon [la(ː)w˦˥]. Tones: láu — rising tone (sắc).