lần lữa
verb
Hanoi [lən˨˩ lɨə˦ˀ˥]Huế [ləŋ˦˩ lɨə˧˨]Saigon [ləŋ˨˩ lɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lần lữa means to procrastinate.
Meanings of lần lữa in English
Verb
- to procrastinate
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lần lữa could be written as 吝呂, 吝焒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
lần + lữa.
Frequently asked questions
What does lần lữa mean in English?
lần lữa (verb) means "to procrastinate".
How do you pronounce lần lữa?
IPA: Hanoi [lən˨˩ lɨə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ləŋ˨˩ lɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: lần — falling tone (huyền), lữa — creaky rising tone (ngã).