lâm trận
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləm˧˧ ʈəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləm˧˧ ʈəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lâm trận means to have a sexual intercourse.
Chinese characters: 臨陣
Meanings of lâm trận in English
Verb
- to be just about to enter a battle
- euphemistic, figurative to have a sexual intercourse
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 臨陣.
Frequently asked questions
What does lâm trận mean in English?
lâm trận (verb) means "to have a sexual intercourse".
How do you pronounce lâm trận?
IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ ʈəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), trận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lâm trận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lâm trận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臨陣.