lanh lợi
adjective
Hanoi [lajŋ̟˧˧ ləːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɛɲ˧˧ ləːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lan˧˧ ləːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lanh lợi means clever; smart; quick-witted.
Meanings of lanh lợi in English
Adjective
- clever; smart; quick-witted
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 伶俐 (SV: linh lợi), contaminated by lanh (“quick”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lanh lợi mean in English?
lanh lợi (adjective) means "clever; smart; quick-witted".
How do you pronounce lanh lợi?
IPA: Hanoi [lajŋ̟˧˧ ləːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lan˧˧ ləːj˨˩˨]. Tones: lanh — level tone (ngang), lợi — heavy tone (nặng).