lỗ đen
noun
Hanoi [lo˦ˀ˥ ʔɗɛn˧˧]Huế [low˧˨ ʔɗɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [low˨˩˦ ʔɗɛŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lỗ đen means a black hole.
Meanings of lỗ đen in English
Noun
- a black hole (celestial body) ≈ hố đen
Etymology
lỗ (“punctured hole”) + đen (“black”). Compare hố đen (literally “black dug hole”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lỗ đen mean in English?
lỗ đen (noun) means "a black hole".
How do you pronounce lỗ đen?
IPA: Hanoi [lo˦ˀ˥ ʔɗɛn˧˧]; Saigon [low˨˩˦ ʔɗɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: lỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã), đen — level tone (ngang).