lồng đèn
noun
Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗɛn˨˩]Huế [ləwŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɗɛŋ˦˩]Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗɛŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lồng đèn means a lantern.
Meanings of lồng đèn in English
Noun
- a lantern ≈ đèn lồng
Etymology
lồng (“cage”) + đèn (“light”), from the apparent resemblance to a birdcage. Compare Chinese 燈籠 /灯笼 (dēnglóng, literally “light cage”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lồng đèn mean in English?
lồng đèn (noun) means "a lantern".
How do you pronounce lồng đèn?
IPA: Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗɛn˨˩]; Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗɛŋ˨˩]. Tones: lồng — falling tone (huyền), đèn — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with lồng đèn?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái lồng đèn" (one a lantern).