lè tè
[lɛ˨˩ tɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) undersized, dwarfish, short
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trải qua gió sương mà chú bé lè tè kia đã trở mình khôn lớn.That the little child after all overcame his hardship has made himself closer to maturity.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lè tè” mean?
(adjective) undersized, dwarfish, short
Is “lè tè” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.