lạc đề
verb
Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗe˨˩]Huế [laːk̚˨˩ʔ ʔɗej˦˩]Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ ʔɗej˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lạc đề in English
Verb
- to fail to address the topic of the question at hand
- Bài luận này bị phê là lạc đề vì viết về chuyện khác.This essay was criticized as off-topic because it was about other matters.
- Làm bài thì phải hiểu rõ câu hỏi và ghi nhớ từ khoá để khỏi lạc đề.Make sure you fully understand the question and keep in mind the keywords to stay on-topic.
Etymology
lạc (“to be lost”) + đề (“the subject or topic of a schoolwork problem”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lạc đề?
IPA: Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗe˨˩]; Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ ʔɗej˨˩]. Tones: lạc — heavy tone (nặng), đề — falling tone (huyền).