lục lăng
nounadjective
Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laŋ˧˧]Huế [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ laŋ˧˧]Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ laŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lục lăng means a hexagon.
Meanings of lục lăng in English
Noun
- a hexagon
- Southern Vietnam, obsolete, slang a gangster, an homeless guy who causes trouble
Adjective
- hexagonal
- Southern Vietnam, obsolete, slang aggressive, stubborn, tameless
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 六 (“six”) and 棱 (“arris, edge, corner”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lục lăng mean in English?
lục lăng (noun) means "a hexagon".
How do you pronounce lục lăng?
IPA: Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laŋ˧˧]; Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ laŋ˧˧]. Tones: lục — heavy tone (nặng), lăng — level tone (ngang).