lỏng

Level ≈B2 (approx.) adjective Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [lawŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [lawŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

lỏngdippinghỏi

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

lỏng means generically loose; lax or slack; or specifically liquid.

Meanings of lỏng in English

Adjective

generically loose, lax or slack, or specifically liquid, especially wanting in tautness or firmness; compare rộng (“loose”, not snug enough)
- dây dày lỏngloose shoelaces
- Đừng thắt chặt quá, để lỏng chút.Don't tie it that tightly, keep it a little loose.
- quần lỏngpants that are too loose around the waist

Words with lỏng

chất lỏng lỏng lẻo nới lỏng

Synonyms and antonyms of lỏng

Antonyms

chặt

Example sentences with lỏng

Nước có thể tồn tại ở thể rắn (băng), lỏng hoặc khí (hơi), tuỳ vào điều kiện nhiệt độ và áp suất. Water can exist in the solid (ice), liquid, or gaseous (vapor) states, depending on temperature and pressure conditions.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lỏng could be written as 㳥, 哢, 挵, 龍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does lỏng mean in English?

lỏng (adjective) means "generically loose; lax or slack; or specifically liquid".

How do you pronounce lỏng?

IPA: Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [lawŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: lỏng — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.