lá chắn
noun
Hanoi [laː˧˦ t͡ɕan˧˦]Huế [laː˨˩˦ t͡ɕaŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [laː˦˥ caŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lá chắn means shield; protector.
Classifier: tấm — e.g. một tấm lá chắn (one shield)
Meanings of lá chắn in English
Noun
- shield ≈ khiên
- figurative protector
Etymology
lá (“leaf”) + chắn (“to block”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lá chắn mean in English?
lá chắn (noun) means "shield; protector".
How do you pronounce lá chắn?
IPA: Hanoi [laː˧˦ t͡ɕan˧˦]; Saigon [laː˦˥ caŋ˦˥]. Tones: lá — rising tone (sắc), chắn — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with lá chắn?
Common classifiers: tấm — for example "một tấm lá chắn" (one shield).