lề đường
[le˨˩ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) side of the road; sidewalk
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy đỗ xe sát lề đường.He parked right by the roadside.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: This means the roadside edge or shoulder, not specifically a raised kerb. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “lề đường” mean?
(noun) side of the road; sidewalk
Is “lề đường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.