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lỳ

adjective
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lỳfallinghuyền

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lỳ means polished; smooth.

Also spelled lì — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of lỳ in English

Adjective

  1. polished, smooth
  2. motionless
    • ở lìto stay put
  3. brassy, impudent

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What does lỳ mean in English?

lỳ (adjective) means "polished; smooth".

How do you pronounce lỳ?

Tones: lỳ — falling tone (huyền).

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