lệ ngoại
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [le˧˨ʔ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [lej˨˩ʔ ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lej˨˩˨ ŋwaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lệ ngoại means exception.
Chinese characters: 例外
Meanings of lệ ngoại in English
Noun
- exception ≈ ngoại lệ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 例外.
Frequently asked questions
What does lệ ngoại mean in English?
lệ ngoại (noun) means "exception".
How do you pronounce lệ ngoại?
IPA: Hanoi [le˧˨ʔ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lej˨˩˨ ŋwaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: lệ — heavy tone (nặng), ngoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lệ ngoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lệ ngoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 例外.