lãnh sự
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lajŋ̟˦ˀ˥ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɛɲ˧˨ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lan˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lãnh sự means consul.
Chinese characters: 領事 (領 “to lead” + 事 “affairs”)
Meanings of lãnh sự in English
Noun
- consul (official who protects the interests of citizens)
Words with lãnh sự
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 領事, composed of 領 (“to lead”) and 事 (“affairs”), with the Southern reading of the first character.
Frequently asked questions
What does lãnh sự mean in English?
lãnh sự (noun) means "consul".
How do you pronounce lãnh sự?
IPA: Hanoi [lajŋ̟˦ˀ˥ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lan˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: lãnh — creaky rising tone (ngã), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lãnh sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lãnh sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 領事.