lộng hành
verb
Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩˨ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lộng hành in English
Verb
- derogatory to abuse one's power through overstepping the established lines
- Mùa màng thất bát, quan lại lộng hành, dân trăm bề khổ.As crops failed and the bureaucracy freed to do as they're pleased, commoners had to face countless difficulties.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 弄 and 行.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lộng hành?
IPA: Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩˨ han˨˩]. Tones: lộng — heavy tone (nặng), hành — falling tone (huyền).