gian lao
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ laːw˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ laːw˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ laːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian lao means hard; tough; arduous.
Chinese characters: 艱勞
Meanings of gian lao in English
Adjective
- literary, of life hard; tough; arduous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 艱勞.
Frequently asked questions
What does gian lao mean in English?
gian lao (adjective) means "hard; tough; arduous".
How do you pronounce gian lao?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ laːw˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ laːw˧˧]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), lao — level tone (ngang).
Is gian lao a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian lao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 艱勞.