luân lưu
adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwən˧˧ liw˧˧]Huế [lwəŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
luân lưu means in a penalty shootout.
Chinese characters: 輪流
Meanings of luân lưu in English
Adverb
- in a penalty shootout
- đá/sút luân lưuto go into a penalty shoot-out
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 輪流 (“to alternate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does luân lưu mean in English?
luân lưu (adverb) means "in a penalty shootout".
How do you pronounce luân lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [lwən˧˧ liw˧˧]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: luân — level tone (ngang), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is luân lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. luân lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 輪流.