vô lễ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ le˦ˀ˥]Huế [vow˧˧ lej˧˨]Saigon [vow˧˧ lej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô lễ means impolite or even insolent; especially with elder persons.
Chinese characters: 無禮
Meanings of vô lễ in English
Adjective
- impolite or even insolent, especially with elder persons
Example sentences with vô lễ
- Người mẹ nổi giận vì đứa con đã rất vô lễ. The mother is angry because the child was very rude.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無禮.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô lễ mean in English?
vô lễ (adjective) means "impolite or even insolent; especially with elder persons".
How do you pronounce vô lễ?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ le˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vow˧˧ lej˨˩˦]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is vô lễ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô lễ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無禮.