lao xao
adjective
Hanoi [laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧]Huế [laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧]Saigon [laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lao xao means rustle; babble.
Meanings of lao xao in English
Adjective
- rustle
- Tiếng lá lao xao.The rustle of leaves.
- babble
- Tiếng nước lao xao.The babble of water.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lao xao could be written as 牢敲, 牢抄, 哰嗃, 浶𱩯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic.
Frequently asked questions
What does lao xao mean in English?
lao xao (adjective) means "rustle; babble".
How do you pronounce lao xao?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧]; Saigon [laːw˧˧ saːw˧˧]. Tones: lao — level tone (ngang), xao — level tone (ngang).