lũ quét
noun
Hanoi [lu˦ˀ˥ kwɛt̚˧˦]Huế [lʊw˧˨ kwɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [lʊw˨˩˦ wɛt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lũ quét means flash flood.
Meanings of lũ quét in English
Noun
- flash flood
Etymology
lũ (“flood”) + quét (“to sweep”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lũ quét mean in English?
lũ quét (noun) means "flash flood".
How do you pronounce lũ quét?
IPA: Hanoi [lu˦ˀ˥ kwɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [lʊw˨˩˦ wɛt̚˦˥]. Tones: lũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), quét — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with lũ quét?
Common classifiers: cơn, trận — for example "một cơn lũ quét" (one flash flood).