lững lờ
adjective
Hanoi [lɨŋ˦ˀ˥ ləː˨˩]Huế [lɨŋ˧˨ ləː˦˩]Saigon [lɨŋ˨˩˦ ləː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lững lờ means slow and leisurely; apathetic and passive.
Meanings of lững lờ in English
Adjective
- slow and leisurely
- apathetic and passive
Etymology
Tonal alternation of lửng lơ (C1-A1), with tones shifted from higher register to lower register (C2-A2).
Frequently asked questions
What does lững lờ mean in English?
lững lờ (adjective) means "slow and leisurely; apathetic and passive".
How do you pronounce lững lờ?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨŋ˦ˀ˥ ləː˨˩]; Saigon [lɨŋ˨˩˦ ləː˨˩]. Tones: lững — creaky rising tone (ngã), lờ — falling tone (huyền).