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lẻ
/lɛ˧˩˧/
odd, single, or fractional
Cô ấy mua một quả cam lẻ.
She bought a single orange.
general
Not paired or grouped; single or individual.
Anh có một chiếc giày lẻ.
He has a single shoe.
Tôi muốn mua một cuốn sách lẻ.
I want to buy a single book.
Often used to describe items that are not in pairs or sets.
general
Fractional or not whole; referring to a part of a whole.
Anh cần một kilo lẻ gạo.
He needs a fractional kilogram of rice.
Cô ấy mua một mét lẻ vải.
She bought a fractional meter of fabric.
Used in contexts where exact measurements are not required.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Measurements
'Lẻ' is often used when referring to fractional amounts of something, such as 'one fractional kilogram'.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
'Lẻ' is used to describe items that are not in pairs or sets, or to refer to fractional amounts.
Word Origin
Derived from the Vietnamese root 'lẻ', meaning 'single' or 'fractional'.
Usage Notes
The word 'lẻ' is commonly used to describe items that are not in pairs or sets, or to refer to fractional amounts.
Word Breakdown
lẻ
single or fractional
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