lợn lòi
noun
Hanoi [ləːn˧˨ʔ lɔj˨˩]Huế [ləːŋ˨˩ʔ lɔj˦˩]Saigon [ləːŋ˨˩˨ lɔj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lợn lòi means wild boar; hog.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con lợn lòi (one wild boar)
Meanings of lợn lòi in English
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lợn lòi could be written as 𤞼耒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
lợn (“pig”) + lòi.
Frequently asked questions
What does lợn lòi mean in English?
lợn lòi (noun) means "wild boar; hog".
How do you pronounce lợn lòi?
IPA: Hanoi [ləːn˧˨ʔ lɔj˨˩]; Saigon [ləːŋ˨˩˨ lɔj˨˩]. Tones: lợn — heavy tone (nặng), lòi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with lợn lòi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con lợn lòi" (one wild boar).