loanh quanh
verb
Hanoi [lwajŋ̟˧˧ kwajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [lwɛɲ˧˧ kwɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾an˧˧ wan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
loanh quanh means to beat around the bush.
Meanings of loanh quanh in English
Verb
- to walk around in a small region or area
- figurative to beat around the bush
Etymology
l- reduplication of quanh.
Frequently asked questions
What does loanh quanh mean in English?
loanh quanh (verb) means "to beat around the bush".
How do you pronounce loanh quanh?
IPA: Hanoi [lwajŋ̟˧˧ kwajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾an˧˧ wan˧˧]. Tones: loanh — level tone (ngang), quanh — level tone (ngang).