rê
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rê means re; D.
Meanings of rê in English
Noun
- re; D (note)
Verb
- to drag (on the ground)
- to spread out; to lay out
- to dribble
Verb
- to winnow in the wind
Noun
- The name of the Latin script letter G/g.
Noun
- dialectal A variety of tobacco.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rê could be written as 黎. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Borrowed from French gé.
Frequently asked questions
What does rê mean in English?
rê (noun) means "re; D".
How do you pronounce rê?
IPA: Hanoi [ze˧˧]; Saigon [ɹej˧˧]. Tones: rê — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with rê?
Common classifiers: nốt — for example "một nốt rê" (one re).