lưỡi lê
noun
Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ le˧˧]Huế [lɨj˧˨ lej˧˧]Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ lej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưỡi lê means bayonet.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái lưỡi lê (one bayonet)
Meanings of lưỡi lê in English
Noun
- bayonet
Etymology
Compound of lưỡi (“edge”) + lê (“pear”,
Frequently asked questions
What does lưỡi lê mean in English?
lưỡi lê (noun) means "bayonet".
How do you pronounce lưỡi lê?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ le˧˧]; Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ lej˧˧]. Tones: lưỡi — creaky rising tone (ngã), lê — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with lưỡi lê?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái lưỡi lê" (one bayonet).