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lũy

noun Sino-Vietnamese
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lũy means a rampart; embankment.

Also spelled luỹ — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 壘

Meanings of lũy in English

Noun

  1. a rampart; embankment
  2. a row of trees planted like a fence (especially bamboo)

Words with lũy

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 壘.

Frequently asked questions

What does lũy mean in English?

lũy (noun) means "a rampart; embankment".

How do you pronounce lũy?

Tones: lũy — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is lũy a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lũy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 壘.

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