uý lạo
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwi˧˦ laːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔwɪj˨˩˦ laːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˦˥ laːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uý lạo means to express sympathy; to recognize achievement; to acknowledge service rendered.
Chinese characters: 慰勞
Meanings of uý lạo in English
Verb
- to express sympathy (for someone who suffers hardship due to their profession)
- to recognize achievement, to acknowledge service rendered
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慰勞.
Frequently asked questions
What does uý lạo mean in English?
uý lạo (verb) means "to express sympathy; to recognize achievement; to acknowledge service rendered".
How do you pronounce uý lạo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwi˧˦ laːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [(ʔ)wɪj˦˥ laːw˨˩˨]. Tones: uý — rising tone (sắc), lạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is uý lạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uý lạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慰勞.