danh lam
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ laːm˧˧]Huế [jɛɲ˧˧ laːm˧˧]Saigon [jan˧˧ laːm˧˧] browser voice
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danh lam means famous Buddhist temple; beautiful or renowned place.
Chinese characters: 名藍 (名 “famous” + 藍 “Buddhist temple, short for 伽藍”)
Meanings of danh lam in English
Noun
- famous Buddhist temple
- beautiful or renowned place
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 名藍, composed of 名 (“famous”) and 藍 (“Buddhist temple, short for 伽藍”).
Frequently asked questions
What does danh lam mean in English?
danh lam (noun) means "famous Buddhist temple; beautiful or renowned place".
How do you pronounce danh lam?
IPA: Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ laːm˧˧]; Saigon [jan˧˧ laːm˧˧]. Tones: danh — level tone (ngang), lam — level tone (ngang).
Is danh lam a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. danh lam is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 名藍.