từ láy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
(noun) a reduplicative, a multisyllabic word (typically onomatopoeic or ideophonic) whose syllables are repeated wholely from a root (từ láy toàn bộ) or share either an onset consonant, a rhyme, and/or a "pseudo-rhyme" featuring homorganic consonants (từ láy bộ phận); all or some (in which case, the one me
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “từ láy” mean?
(noun) a reduplicative, a multisyllabic word (typically onomatopoeic or ideophonic) whose syllables are repeated wholely from a root (từ láy toàn bộ) or share either an onset consonant, a rhyme, and/or a "pseudo-rhyme" featuring homorganic consonants (từ láy bộ phận); all or some (in which case, the one me
Is “từ láy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.