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lạp

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [laːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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lạp means larb; meat salad.

Chinese characters: 臘

Meanings of lạp in English

Noun

  1. larb; meat salad (a national specialty of Laos)

Noun

  1. Chinese-style dried preserved meat
    • lạp heoChinese-style dried preserved pork
    • lạp gà ~ gà lạpChinese-style dried preserved chicken
    • lạp vịt ~ vịt lạpChinese-style dried preserved duck

Words with lạp

lạp thểlạp xưởng

Etymology

Borrowed from Lao ລາບ (lāp).

Frequently asked questions

What does lạp mean in English?

lạp (noun) means "larb; meat salad".

How do you pronounce lạp?

IPA: Hanoi [laːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lạp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is lạp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lạp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臘.

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