chạy làng
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ laːŋ˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaj˨˩ʔ laːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ laːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chạy làng means to relinquish responsibilities; to abandon obligations.
Meanings of chạy làng in English
Verb
- colloquial to relinquish responsibilities; to abandon obligations
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chạy làng could be written as 𧼋廊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chạy (“to flee”) + làng (“the village”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chạy làng mean in English?
chạy làng (verb) means "to relinquish responsibilities; to abandon obligations".
How do you pronounce chạy làng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ laːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ laːŋ˨˩]. Tones: chạy — heavy tone (nặng), làng — falling tone (huyền).