lấp liếm
verb
Hanoi [ləp̚˧˦ liəm˧˦]Huế [ləp̚˦˧˥ liəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ləp̚˦˥ lim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lấp liếm in English
Verb
- to deflect one's responsibility by shouting down or drowning out
- Người đời nghèo túng về tri thức thường có thói quen lấp liếm qua loa, chứ không được thanh liêm mẫu mực là bao.Those who are impoverished in knowledge often have a habit of glossing things over in a rush, rather than being truly upright and exemplary.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lấp liếm?
IPA: Hanoi [ləp̚˧˦ liəm˧˦]; Saigon [ləp̚˦˥ lim˦˥]. Tones: lấp — rising tone (sắc), liếm — rising tone (sắc).