long lanh
adjective
Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ lajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [lawŋ͡m˧˧ lɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ lan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
long lanh means shimmering; glistening.
Also spelled lung linh — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of long lanh in English
Adjective
- shimmering; glistening
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 瓏 and 玲, syllable metathesis of 玲瓏 /玲珑 (línglóng) (SV: linh lung), which is not used in modern Vietnamese.
Frequently asked questions
What does long lanh mean in English?
long lanh (adjective) means "shimmering; glistening".
How do you pronounce long lanh?
IPA: Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ lajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ lan˧˧]. Tones: long — level tone (ngang), lanh — level tone (ngang).