linh đinh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˧]Huế [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗɨn˧˧]Saigon [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
linh đinh means to wander; to drift; to be afloat.
Chinese characters: 零丁
Meanings of linh đinh in English
Verb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam to wander, to drift, to be afloat
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 零丁.
Frequently asked questions
What does linh đinh mean in English?
linh đinh (verb) means "to wander; to drift; to be afloat".
How do you pronounce linh đinh?
IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [lɨn˧˧ ʔɗɨn˧˧]. Tones: linh — level tone (ngang), đinh — level tone (ngang).
Is linh đinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. linh đinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 零丁.