lành lặn
adjective
Hanoi [lajŋ̟˨˩ lan˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɛɲ˦˩ laŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lan˨˩ laŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lành lặn means intact; in good condition.
Meanings of lành lặn in English
Adjective
- intact; in good condition, as in without any major defect or injury
- Con thấy chú đó té xe, chạy tới hỏi thì chú nói không sao. Té xe mà lành lặn vậy là mừng rồi.I saw him having a crash, but he said that he's fine when I came to ask. It's fortunate that there was nothing major in the accident.
Etymology
-ăn reduplication of lành.
Frequently asked questions
What does lành lặn mean in English?
lành lặn (adjective) means "intact; in good condition".
How do you pronounce lành lặn?
IPA: Hanoi [lajŋ̟˨˩ lan˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lan˨˩ laŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: lành — falling tone (huyền), lặn — heavy tone (nặng).