lem
adjective
Hanoi [lɛm˧˧]Huế [lɛm˧˧]Saigon [lɛm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lem means smudged; soiled.
Meanings of lem in English
Adjective
- smudged, soiled
- Cô Bé Lọ LemCinderella (literally, “The Soot-smeared Girl”)
Words with lem
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lem could be written as 淋, 𥋲. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does lem mean in English?
lem (adjective) means "smudged; soiled".
How do you pronounce lem?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛm˧˧]; Saigon [lɛm˧˧]. Tones: lem — level tone (ngang).