lởn vởn

verb

Hanoi [ləːn˧˩ vəːn˧˩]Huế [ləːŋ˧˨ vəːŋ˧˨]Saigon [ləːŋ˨˩˦ vəːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

lởndippinghỏi vởndippinghỏi

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

lởn vởn means to linger; to hover.

Meanings of lởn vởn in English

Verb

to linger; to hover

Etymology

l- reduplication of vởn.

Frequently asked questions

What does lởn vởn mean in English?

lởn vởn (verb) means "to linger; to hover".

How do you pronounce lởn vởn?

IPA: Hanoi [ləːn˧˩ vəːn˧˩]; Saigon [ləːŋ˨˩˦ vəːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: lởn — dipping tone (hỏi), vởn — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.