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lão làng

noun
Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ laːŋ˨˩]Huế [laːw˧˨ laːŋ˦˩]Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ laːŋ˨˩] browser voice
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lão làng means veteran; old hand.

Meanings of lão làng in English

Noun

  1. veteran; old hand

Etymology

lão (“elder”) + làng (“circles; world”).

Frequently asked questions

What does lão làng mean in English?

lão làng (noun) means "veteran; old hand".

How do you pronounce lão làng?

IPA: Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ laːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ laːŋ˨˩]. Tones: lão — creaky rising tone (ngã), làng — falling tone (huyền).

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