nước lèo
noun
Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ lɛw˨˩]Huế [nɨək̚˦˧˥ lɛw˦˩]Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ lɛw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nước lèo means synonym of nước dùng; made from sweet soy sauce; chili powder.
Meanings of nước lèo in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam, historically Northern Vietnam synonym of nước dùng ≈ nước dùng
- Central Vietnam a dipping sauce originating from Huế, made from sweet soy sauce, chili powder, fish sauce, pork stock, sugar, MSG, lard, either dried onion or dried garlic, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and pork liver; it has a mild, rich sweet, spicy flavor and is typically served with some of Huế's specialties
Etymology
nước + lèo.
Frequently asked questions
What does nước lèo mean in English?
nước lèo (noun) means "synonym of nước dùng; made from sweet soy sauce; chili powder".
How do you pronounce nước lèo?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ lɛw˨˩]; Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ lɛw˨˩]. Tones: nước — rising tone (sắc), lèo — falling tone (huyền).