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thăng long

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [tʰaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [tʰaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
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thăng long means eggcorn of thanh long.

Chinese characters: 昇龍 (昇 “ascending” + 龍 “dragon”)

Meanings of thăng long in English

Noun

  1. eggcorn of thanh long (“dragon fruit”)

Frequently asked questions

What does thăng long mean in English?

thăng long (noun) means "eggcorn of thanh long".

How do you pronounce thăng long?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [tʰaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: thăng — level tone (ngang), long — level tone (ngang).

Is thăng long a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. thăng long is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 昇龍.

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