lễ phục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lej˧˨ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lej˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lễ phục means formalwear; full dress; ceremonial dress.
Chinese characters: 禮服 Classifier: bộ — e.g. một bộ lễ phục (one formalwear)
Meanings of lễ phục in English
Noun
- formalwear; full dress; ceremonial dress
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禮服.
Frequently asked questions
What does lễ phục mean in English?
lễ phục (noun) means "formalwear; full dress; ceremonial dress".
How do you pronounce lễ phục?
IPA: Hanoi [le˦ˀ˥ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lej˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lễ phục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lễ phục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禮服.
What classifier is used with lễ phục?
Common classifiers: bộ — for example "một bộ lễ phục" (one formalwear).