lưỡi liềm
[lɨəj˦ˀ˥ liəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a sickle; reaping hook; grasshook
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a cutting edge of a sickle (excluding the handle)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) crescent; hooked; curved
Examples
Môi cười cong tựa trăng lưỡi liềm giữa trời đêm.The smiling lips are curled like the crescent moon amidst the night sky.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lưỡi liềm” mean?
(noun) a sickle; reaping hook; grasshook
Is “lưỡi liềm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.