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lâm nguy

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ ŋwi˧˧]Huế [ləm˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧]Saigon [ləm˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧] browser voice
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lâm nguy means in danger.

Chinese characters: 臨危

Meanings of lâm nguy in English

Adjective

  1. in danger

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 臨危

Frequently asked questions

What does lâm nguy mean in English?

lâm nguy (adjective) means "in danger".

How do you pronounce lâm nguy?

IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ ŋwi˧˧]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), nguy — level tone (ngang).

Is lâm nguy a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lâm nguy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臨危.

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