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叻 (lik1) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

叻 (lik1, lè) — (adjective) 1. smart and clever; 2. shrewd; 3. successful; 4. Astute; 5. Competent; place names (alternative name for Singapore)

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beyond HSK

Related words

• 叻仔 (lek1 zai2) — (n.) smart boy; smartass.
• 叻唔切 (lek1 m4 cit3) — describes a person who tries to acts smart in an attempt to show off (but in re…
• 叻㗎 (lek1 gaa4) — lacquer; good in…
• 叻埠 (lak6 fau6) — old name for Singapore
• 叻女 (lek1 neoi2) — (noun) smart-girl; a successful lady; a clever lady; a lesbian
• 叻幣 (lik1 bai6) — Straits Dollar

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