náo loạn
adjectivenounverb
Hanoi [naːw˧˦ lwaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [naːw˨˩˦ lwaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [naːw˦˥ l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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náo loạn means chaotic; turbulent; riotous.
Meanings of náo loạn in English
Adjective
- chaotic; turbulent; riotous
Noun
- a riot; rampage; disturbance
Verb
- to riot; to rampage; to revolt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鬧 (“noisy”) and 亂 (“disorder”), calque of Chinese 亂鬧 /乱闹 (rampage/to cause trouble).
Frequently asked questions
What does náo loạn mean in English?
náo loạn (adjective) means "chaotic; turbulent; riotous".
How do you pronounce náo loạn?
IPA: Hanoi [naːw˧˦ lwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [naːw˦˥ l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: náo — rising tone (sắc), loạn — heavy tone (nặng).