lính phòng không
noun
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˦ fawŋ͡m˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [lɨn˦˧˥ fawŋ͡m˦˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [lɨn˦˥ fawŋ͡m˨˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lính phòng không means air defense soldier; a girlfriendless man.
Meanings of lính phòng không in English
Noun
- air defense soldier
- slang a girlfriendless man
Etymology
lính (“soldier”) + phòng không (“anti-aircraft”). The slang comes from a pun that interprets phòng không as "empty room" (i.e. where you have no one else to sleep with).
Frequently asked questions
What does lính phòng không mean in English?
lính phòng không (noun) means "air defense soldier; a girlfriendless man".
How do you pronounce lính phòng không?
IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˦ fawŋ͡m˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [lɨn˦˥ fawŋ͡m˨˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: lính — rising tone (sắc), phòng — falling tone (huyền), không — level tone (ngang).