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lâm tặc

noun
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ tak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləm˧˧ tak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləm˧˧ tak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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lâm tặc means illegal logger.

Meanings of lâm tặc in English

Noun

  1. illegal logger, person who harvests trees in contravention of laws and regulations

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 林 and 賊.

Frequently asked questions

What does lâm tặc mean in English?

lâm tặc (noun) means "illegal logger".

How do you pronounce lâm tặc?

IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ tak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ tak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), tặc — heavy tone (nặng).

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