lấn
verb
Hanoi [lən˧˦]Huế [ləŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ləŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lấn means to encroach; to trespass; to invade.
Meanings of lấn in English
Verb
- to encroach (on); to trespass (against); to invade
- Southern Vietnam to jostle; to push in order to squeeze in
Words with lấn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lấn could be written as 𢭹, 𪡍, 吝, 粦. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does lấn mean in English?
lấn (verb) means "to encroach; to trespass; to invade".
How do you pronounce lấn?
IPA: Hanoi [lən˧˦]; Saigon [ləŋ˦˥]. Tones: lấn — rising tone (sắc).