liên hoan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ hwaːn˧˧]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên hoan means celebration party; celebration; festival.
Chinese characters: 聯歡 Classifier: buổi, bữa, cuộc — e.g. một buổi liên hoan (one celebration party)
Meanings of liên hoan in English
Noun
- celebration party; celebration; festival
- tiệc liên hoan cuối nămend-of-year party
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 聯歡.
Frequently asked questions
What does liên hoan mean in English?
liên hoan (noun) means "celebration party; celebration; festival".
How do you pronounce liên hoan?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ hwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), hoan — level tone (ngang).
Is liên hoan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên hoan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 聯歡.
What classifier is used with liên hoan?
Common classifiers: buổi, bữa, cuộc — for example "một buổi liên hoan" (one celebration party).