liếm
verb
Hanoi [liəm˧˦]Huế [liəm˦˧˥]Saigon [lim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liếm means to lick.
Meanings of liếm in English
Verb
- to lick (to stroke with a tongue)
Words with liếm
Example sentences with liếm
- Tuyệt đối không được liếm sàn. You absolutely must not lick the floor.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, liếm could be written as 舐, 舓, 舔, 舚. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *-lɛːmʔ (“to lick”), from Proto-Austroasiatic *liəmʔ (“to lick”). Cognate with Khmu [Cuang] krliəm ("to lick the lips"), Khasi jylliem, Bolyu ljim³¹.
Frequently asked questions
What does liếm mean in English?
liếm (verb) means "to lick".
How do you pronounce liếm?
IPA: Hanoi [liəm˧˦]; Saigon [lim˦˥]. Tones: liếm — rising tone (sắc).