lạm quyền
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːm˧˨ʔ kwiən˨˩]Huế [laːm˨˩ʔ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [laːm˨˩˨ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lạm quyền means to abuse one's power.
Chinese characters: 濫權
Meanings of lạm quyền in English
Verb
- to abuse one's power
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 濫權.
Frequently asked questions
What does lạm quyền mean in English?
lạm quyền (verb) means "to abuse one's power".
How do you pronounce lạm quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [laːm˧˨ʔ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [laːm˨˩˨ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: lạm — heavy tone (nặng), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is lạm quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lạm quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 濫權.