xe lu
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ lu˧˧]Huế [sɛ˧˧ lʊw˧˧]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ lʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xe lu means a road roller.
Meanings of xe lu in English
Noun
- a road roller ≈ hủ lô
Etymology
xe (“wheeled vehicle”) + lu (“big vase”), the second element possibly referring to the shape of this vehicle's wheels.
Frequently asked questions
What does xe lu mean in English?
xe lu (noun) means "a road roller".
How do you pronounce xe lu?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ lu˧˧]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ lʊw˧˧]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), lu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with xe lu?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái xe lu" (one a road roller).