ăn liền
adjective
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ liən˨˩]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ liəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ liəŋ˨˩] browser voice
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ăn liền means instant; superficial; low-quality.
Meanings of ăn liền in English
Adjective
- instant; precooked or prepared for immediate consumption with minimal preparation
- mì ăn liềninstant noodles
- derogatory, figurative instant; superficial; low-quality; focusing on immediate results or short-term profit rather than long-term value or depth
- văn hóa ăn liềninstant culture
- phim ăn liềnlow-budget, quickly-produced films (meant for instant profit)
Words with ăn liền
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn liền
Synonyms
Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + liền (“immediately; instantly”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn liền mean in English?
ăn liền (adjective) means "instant; superficial; low-quality".
How do you pronounce ăn liền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ liən˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ liəŋ˨˩]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), liền — falling tone (huyền).