leo cây
verb
Hanoi [lɛw˧˧ kəj˧˧]Huế [lɛw˧˧ kəj˧˧]Saigon [lɛw˧˧ kəj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
leo cây means to be stood up; to be left waiting.
Meanings of leo cây in English
Verb
- figurative, slang to be stood up; to be left waiting; to be jilted during a planned meeting
- Hôm qua hắn cho tao leo cây.He stood me up yesterday.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, leo cây could be written as 𨇉𣘃. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
leo (“to climb”) + cây (“tree”).
Frequently asked questions
What does leo cây mean in English?
leo cây (verb) means "to be stood up; to be left waiting".
How do you pronounce leo cây?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛw˧˧ kəj˧˧]; Saigon [lɛw˧˧ kəj˧˧]. Tones: leo — level tone (ngang), cây — level tone (ngang).