lên hương
verb
Hanoi [len˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [len˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ləːn˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lên hương in English
Verb
- to experience a sudden jump upward in terms of materialistic living standard
- Nhà nó trúng số độc đắc, giờ cứ gọi là lên hương.They hit jackpot with the lottery draws, now they're in a different league, man.
Etymology
lên + hương. hương (鄉) is an obsolete administrative unit and can be translated as "township".
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lên hương?
IPA: Hanoi [len˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ləːn˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: lên — level tone (ngang), hương — level tone (ngang).