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lụa

Pronunciation Northern /lwa̰ːʔ˨˩/ Central /lṵə˨˨/ Southern /luə˨˩˨/
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silk fabric
Noun
silk fabric
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3 senses
Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
silk fabric Things at homeTag

This noun refers to a type of fabric that is made from silk fibers.

vi Chiếc áo dài này được may bằng vải lụa tơ tằm mềm mại.

en This traditional dress is made from soft silk fabric.

Sense 2 Noun
cooking wrap leaf Food, Cooking & DrinksTheme Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme

This refers to unripened banana leaves or betel palm husks used as wraps in Vietnamese cuisine to flavor food.

vi Người ta thường dùng lụa chuối non để gói các loại bánh truyền thống.

en People often use young banana leaves to wrap traditional cakes.

Adjective

Sense 3 Adjective
silky or soft Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

This adjective is used to describe something that is silky or very soft to the touch.

vi Giò lụa ngon thì mịn và có màu hồng nhạt.

en Good silky pork roll is smooth and pale pink.

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lụa 縷
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