lẻ
/lɛ˧˩˧/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.
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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Usage in Measurements
'Lẻ' is often used when referring to fractional amounts of something, such as 'one fractional kilogram'.
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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.