lường
verb
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [lɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lường means to measure; to gauge.
Meanings of lường in English
Verb
- to measure; to gauge
- to estimate; to find out
Verb
- to deceive; to play a confidence trick on; to swindle
Words with lường
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lường could be written as 量, 𫾄. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 量 (SV: lương).
Frequently asked questions
What does lường mean in English?
lường (verb) means "to measure; to gauge".
How do you pronounce lường?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: lường — falling tone (huyền).