lăng kính
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laŋ˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [laŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [laŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lăng kính means a prism; a lens; a perspective.
Chinese characters: 稜鏡
Meanings of lăng kính in English
Noun
- a prism (block used to split or reflect light)
- figurative a lens; a perspective; a point of view
- Câu chuyện phản ánh hiện thực đời sống qua lăng kính hài hước.The story shows the reality of life through the lens of humor.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 稜鏡.
Frequently asked questions
What does lăng kính mean in English?
lăng kính (noun) means "a prism; a lens; a perspective".
How do you pronounce lăng kính?
IPA: Hanoi [laŋ˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [laŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: lăng — level tone (ngang), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is lăng kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lăng kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 稜鏡.