líu lo
adjective
Hanoi [liw˧˦ lɔ˧˧]Huế [liw˨˩˦ lɔ˧˧]Saigon [liw˦˥ lɔ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
líu lo means twittering; warbling.
Meanings of líu lo in English
Adjective
- of birds twittering; warbling
- tiếng chim hót líu lothe carol of a bird
- of babies prattling; lispy; speaking indistinctly
- tiếng nói líu lo của một đứa béthe babble of a child
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, líu lo could be written as 了卢, 𠮩𠰷. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
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Frequently asked questions
What does líu lo mean in English?
líu lo (adjective) means "twittering; warbling".
How do you pronounce líu lo?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˦ lɔ˧˧]; Saigon [liw˦˥ lɔ˧˧]. Tones: líu — rising tone (sắc), lo — level tone (ngang).