bão Lê

/baːw le/
phraseIntermediate
formal

A powerful tropical cyclone that forms over the western Pacific Ocean, often bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surges to affected regions.

Bão Lê đã gây ra nhiều thiệt hại cho khu vực ven biển.

Typhoon Lê caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

Chúng ta phải chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng trước khi bão Lê đến.

We need to prepare carefully before Typhoon Lê arrives.

💡

The naming of tropical cyclones in Vietnam follows a system where storms are given Vietnamese names, such as 'Lê' in this case.

Collocations

bão LêTyphoon Lêchỉnh sửa bão Lêto prepare for Typhoon Lê

Synonyms

Related Phrases

chỉnh sửa bãophrase
to prepare for a storm
bão nhiệt đớiphrase
tropical cyclone

💡Pro Tip

Naming Conventions

In Vietnam, tropical cyclones are named using a list of Vietnamese names, such as 'Lê,' to help with identification and communication during weather events.

Gold Rule

Storm Preparedness

Always follow official weather advisories and prepare your home and family when a storm like 'bão Lê' is forecasted.

📖Word Origin

The term 'bão Lê' follows the Vietnamese naming convention for tropical cyclones, where storms are given Vietnamese names. 'Bão' means 'typhoon' or 'storm,' and 'Lê' is a Vietnamese surname used as part of the storm's name.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, tropical cyclones are often referred to by their given names, which are chosen from a predetermined list of Vietnamese names. The term 'bão Lê' specifically refers to a named storm, and the name 'Lê' is part of the official naming system used by the Vietnamese government and meteorological agencies.

Word Breakdown

bão
typhoon or storm
root
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a Vietnamese surname used in the naming of the storm
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh