lánh
verbadjective
Hanoi [lajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [lɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [lan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lánh means to avoid; to shun; to evade.
Meanings of lánh in English
Verb
- to avoid; to shun; to evade; to flee (from)
Adjective
- sparkling
Words with lánh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lánh could be written as 另, 𪡎. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From the same root as tránh.
Frequently asked questions
What does lánh mean in English?
lánh (verb) means "to avoid; to shun; to evade".
How do you pronounce lánh?
IPA: Hanoi [lajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [lan˦˥]. Tones: lánh — rising tone (sắc).