le le
noun
Hanoi [lɛ˧˧ lɛ˧˧]Huế [lɛ˧˧ lɛ˧˧]Saigon [lɛ˧˧ lɛ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
le le means lesser whistling duck.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con le le (one lesser whistling duck)
Meanings of le le in English
Noun
- lesser whistling duck (Dendrocygna javanica) ≈ le
Etymology
Reduplication of le. Compare chuồn chuồn, châu chấu, etc.
Frequently asked questions
What does le le mean in English?
le le (noun) means "lesser whistling duck".
How do you pronounce le le?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛ˧˧ lɛ˧˧]; Saigon [lɛ˧˧ lɛ˧˧]. Tones: le — level tone (ngang), le — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with le le?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con le le" (one lesser whistling duck).