lần lần
adverb
Hanoi [lən˨˩ lən˨˩]Huế [ləŋ˦˩ ləŋ˦˩]Saigon [ləŋ˨˩ ləŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lần lần means gradually; little by little.
Also spelled dần dần — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of lần lần in English
Adverb
- gradually; little by little
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lần lần could be written as 吝吝, 寅寅. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Reduplication of dần.
Frequently asked questions
What does lần lần mean in English?
lần lần (adverb) means "gradually; little by little".
How do you pronounce lần lần?
IPA: Hanoi [lən˨˩ lən˨˩]; Saigon [ləŋ˨˩ ləŋ˨˩]. Tones: lần — falling tone (huyền), lần — falling tone (huyền).