lâm chung
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ləm˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ləm˧˧ cʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lâm chung means about to pass away; on one's deathbed.
Chinese characters: 臨終
Meanings of lâm chung in English
Adjective
- literary about to pass away, on one's deathbed
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 臨終.
Frequently asked questions
What does lâm chung mean in English?
lâm chung (adjective) means "about to pass away; on one's deathbed".
How do you pronounce lâm chung?
IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ cʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), chung — level tone (ngang).
Is lâm chung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lâm chung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臨終.