xe lam
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ laːm˧˧]Huế [sɛ˧˧ laːm˧˧]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ laːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xe lam means a tuk-tuk; an autorickshaw.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc xe lam (one tuk-tuk)
Meanings of xe lam in English
Noun
- a tuk-tuk; an autorickshaw
Etymology
xe (“wheeled vehicle”) + lam, from Italian Lambro, an autorickshaw of Lambretta.
Frequently asked questions
What does xe lam mean in English?
xe lam (noun) means "a tuk-tuk; an autorickshaw".
How do you pronounce xe lam?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ laːm˧˧]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ laːm˧˧]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), lam — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with xe lam?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc xe lam" (one a tuk-tuk).