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lù

Pronunciation Northern /lṳ˨˩/ Central /lu˧˧/ Southern /lu˨˩/
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
filter

A specific type of filter or straining tool used during the traditional process of making fish sauce in Vietnam.

vi Cái lù này được dùng để lọc nước mắm theo cách truyền thống.

en This filter is used for straining fish sauce in the traditional way.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
weak light

Describing a source of light that is not strong or steady, often changing in brightness or intensity continuously.

vi Ánh đèn dầu cứ cháy lù trong căn phòng tối.

en The oil lamp flickered in the dark room.

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lư / lự / lú / lữ …
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a lù / thù lù / tạp pín lù / tả pín lù …
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