loạn
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [lwaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
loạn means rebellion; chaos.
Chinese characters: 亂
Meanings of loạn in English
Noun
- rebellion, chaos
- loạn 12 sứ quânAnarchy of the 12 Warlords, lit. "Chaos of the 12 Warlords"
- loạn An SửAn Lushan rebellion
Adjective
- disordered; chaotic
Words with loạn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 亂. Likely a doublet of lộn and trộn.
Frequently asked questions
What does loạn mean in English?
loạn (noun) means "rebellion; chaos".
How do you pronounce loạn?
IPA: Hanoi [lwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: loạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is loạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. loạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 亂.