lạc trôi
verb
Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕoj˧˧]Huế [laːk̚˨˩ʔ ʈoj˧˧]Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ ʈoj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lạc trôi means to be lost; to lose one's direction; to be lost and adrift.
Meanings of lạc trôi in English
Verb
- neologism, slang to be lost; to lose one's direction; to be lost and adrift
- neologism, slang to go with the flow; to float with the stream
Example sentences with lạc trôi
- Chìm trong sự yên bình của phòng tắm, anh ấy để cho những suy tư lạc trôi đi. In the peace of the bathroom, he let his thoughts drift away.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
From the 2017 song Lạc trôi, a compound of lạc (“to be lost”) + trôi (“to drift; to flow”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lạc trôi mean in English?
lạc trôi (verb) means "to be lost; to lose one's direction; to be lost and adrift".
How do you pronounce lạc trôi?
IPA: Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕoj˧˧]; Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ ʈoj˧˧]. Tones: lạc — heavy tone (nặng), trôi — level tone (ngang).