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liu điu

noun
Hanoi [liw˧˧ ʔɗiw˧˧]Huế [liw˧˧ ʔɗiw˧˧]Saigon [liw˧˧ ʔɗiw˧˧] browser voice
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liu điu means kind of long-tailed lizard.

Classifier: con — e.g. một con liu điu (one kind of long-tailed lizard)

Meanings of liu điu in English

Noun

  1. kind of long-tailed lizard (Takydromus sp.)

Frequently asked questions

What does liu điu mean in English?

liu điu (noun) means "kind of long-tailed lizard".

How do you pronounce liu điu?

IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ ʔɗiw˧˧]; Saigon [liw˧˧ ʔɗiw˧˧]. Tones: liu — level tone (ngang), điu — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with liu điu?

Common classifiers: con — for example "một con liu điu" (one kind of long-tailed lizard).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.