xương lệ
noun
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ le˧˨ʔ]Huế [sɨəŋ˧˧ lej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ lej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xương lệ means lacrimal bone.
Meanings of xương lệ in English
Noun
- lacrimal bone
Etymology
From xương (“bone”) + lệ (“tear”), calque of Chinese 淚骨 /泪骨 (lệ cốt).
Frequently asked questions
What does xương lệ mean in English?
xương lệ (noun) means "lacrimal bone".
How do you pronounce xương lệ?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ le˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ lej˨˩˨]. Tones: xương — level tone (ngang), lệ — heavy tone (nặng).