long đong
adjective
Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
long đong means filled with hardship and misfortune; wandering or unsettled.
Meanings of long đong in English
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, long đong could be written as 龍冬, 竜冬. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does long đong mean in English?
long đong (adjective) means "filled with hardship and misfortune; wandering or unsettled".
How do you pronounce long đong?
IPA: Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: long — level tone (ngang), đong — level tone (ngang).