lân
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lən˧˧]Huế [ləŋ˧˧]Saigon [ləŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lân means the qilin; along with the dragon; the tortoise and the fenghuang.
Chinese characters: 磷 Classifier: con — e.g. một con lân (one the qilin)
Meanings of lân in English
Noun
- the qilin, one of the four sacred beasts, along with the dragon, the tortoise and the fenghuang
Noun
- dated phosphorus ≈ photpho
Verb
- in compounds to encroach
Words with lân
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 磷 (“phosphorus”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lân mean in English?
lân (noun) means "the qilin; along with the dragon; the tortoise and the fenghuang".
How do you pronounce lân?
IPA: Hanoi [lən˧˧]; Saigon [ləŋ˧˧]. Tones: lân — level tone (ngang).
Is lân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 磷.
What classifier is used with lân?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con lân" (one the qilin).