lưu luyến
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ lwiən˧˦]Huế [lɨw˧˧ lwiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ l⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu luyến means to be emotionally attached to; to be unwilling to part.
Chinese characters: 留戀
Meanings of lưu luyến in English
Verb
- to be emotionally attached to; to be unwilling to part (with) ≈ quyến luyến
- còn lưu luyến người yêu cũto be still attached to one's ex
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 留戀.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu luyến mean in English?
lưu luyến (verb) means "to be emotionally attached to; to be unwilling to part".
How do you pronounce lưu luyến?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ lwiən˧˦]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ l⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), luyến — rising tone (sắc).
Is lưu luyến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu luyến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 留戀.