lòng bàn tay
noun
Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓaːn˨˩ taj˧˧]Huế [lawŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɓaːŋ˦˩ taj˧˧]Saigon [lawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ ta(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lòng bàn tay means palm of the hand.
Meanings of lòng bàn tay in English
Noun
- palm of the hand
Etymology
lòng (“central area; heart”) + bàn tay (“hand”); compare Chinese 手心 (thủ tâm).
Frequently asked questions
What does lòng bàn tay mean in English?
lòng bàn tay (noun) means "palm of the hand".
How do you pronounce lòng bàn tay?
IPA: Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓaːn˨˩ taj˧˧]; Saigon [lawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ ta(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: lòng — falling tone (huyền), bàn — falling tone (huyền), tay — level tone (ngang).