luỹ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwi˦ˀ˥]Huế [lwɪj˧˨]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
luỹ means a rampart; embankment.
Chinese characters: 壘
Meanings of luỹ in English
Noun
- a rampart; embankment
- a row of trees planted like a fence (especially bamboo)
Words with luỹ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 壘.
Frequently asked questions
What does luỹ mean in English?
luỹ (noun) means "a rampart; embankment".
How do you pronounce luỹ?
IPA: Hanoi [lwi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: luỹ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is luỹ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. luỹ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 壘.