pha lê
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faː˧˧ le˧˧]Huế [faː˧˧ lej˧˧]Saigon [faː˧˧ lej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pha lê means lead glass; crystal.
Chinese characters: 玻瓈
Meanings of pha lê in English
Noun
- lead glass; crystal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玻瓈 (MC pha lej), variant form of 玻璃 (MC pha lje).
Frequently asked questions
What does pha lê mean in English?
pha lê (noun) means "lead glass; crystal".
How do you pronounce pha lê?
IPA: Hanoi [faː˧˧ le˧˧]; Saigon [faː˧˧ lej˧˧]. Tones: pha — level tone (ngang), lê — level tone (ngang).
Is pha lê a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pha lê is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玻瓈.