lạc lõng
adjective
Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]Huế [laːk̚˨˩ʔ lawŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ lawŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lạc lõng means lost; strayed; lonely.
Meanings of lạc lõng in English
Adjective
- lost; strayed; lonely
- out of tune; out of place; irrelevant
Etymology
From lạc (“to lost”) + lõng (“deer's track”). Traditionally assumed to be a reduplicative form of lạc.
Frequently asked questions
What does lạc lõng mean in English?
lạc lõng (adjective) means "lost; strayed; lonely".
How do you pronounce lạc lõng?
IPA: Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ lawŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: lạc — heavy tone (nặng), lõng — creaky rising tone (ngã).