lộp cộp
adjective
Hanoi [lop̚˧˨ʔ kop̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lop̚˨˩ʔ kop̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lop̚˨˩˨ kop̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lộp cộp means Used to describe short; dull; clopping.
Meanings of lộp cộp in English
Adjective
- onomatopoeia Used to describe short, dull, and heavy sounds produced by hard objects striking a hard surface: clacking; clopping; clattering
- tiếng guốc khua lộp cộpclacking sound of wooden clogs
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lộp cộp could be written as 獵合, 𡂏𠺻. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From l- reduplication of cộp, ultimately onomatopoeic.
Frequently asked questions
What does lộp cộp mean in English?
lộp cộp (adjective) means "Used to describe short; dull; clopping".
How do you pronounce lộp cộp?
IPA: Hanoi [lop̚˧˨ʔ kop̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lop̚˨˩˨ kop̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lộp — heavy tone (nặng), cộp — heavy tone (nặng).