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lụa là

noun
Hanoi [luə˧˨ʔ laː˨˩]Huế [luə˨˩ʔ laː˦˩]Saigon [luə˨˩˨ laː˨˩] browser voice
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lụa là means silk fabric.

Meanings of lụa là in English

Noun

  1. collective silk fabric

Etymology

lụa (“silk”) + là (“fine silk”).

Frequently asked questions

What does lụa là mean in English?

lụa là (noun) means "silk fabric".

How do you pronounce lụa là?

IPA: Hanoi [luə˧˨ʔ laː˨˩]; Saigon [luə˨˩˨ laː˨˩]. Tones: lụa — heavy tone (nặng), là — falling tone (huyền).

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