lem luốc
adjective
Hanoi [lɛm˧˧ luək̚˧˦]Huế [lɛm˧˧ luək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [lɛm˧˧ luək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lem luốc means smudged; smeared; grimy.
Meanings of lem luốc in English
Adjective
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam smudged, smeared, grimy, grubby
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lem luốc could be written as 淋綠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of lem (“smudged, stained”) + luốc (“dirty, soiled”) (obsolete).
Frequently asked questions
What does lem luốc mean in English?
lem luốc (adjective) means "smudged; smeared; grimy".
How do you pronounce lem luốc?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛm˧˧ luək̚˧˦]; Saigon [lɛm˧˧ luək̚˦˥]. Tones: lem — level tone (ngang), luốc — rising tone (sắc).