lộng quyền
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ kwiən˨˩]Huế [ləwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩˨ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lộng quyền means to abuse one's power.
Chinese characters: 弄權
Meanings of lộng quyền in English
Verb
- literary to abuse one's power; to manipulate power for personal ends
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 弄權.
Frequently asked questions
What does lộng quyền mean in English?
lộng quyền (verb) means "to abuse one's power".
How do you pronounce lộng quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [ləwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [ləwŋ͡m˨˩˨ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: lộng — heavy tone (nặng), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is lộng quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lộng quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 弄權.