lảnh lảnh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Clear and ringing (of a sound): Describes a sound, typically a voice or a high-pitched noise, that is distinctly clear, sharp, and resonant, often carrying well over a distance.
- Shrill and piercing: Can describe a sound that is high-pitched and penetrating, sometimes to the point of being slightly harsh or startling.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tiếng chuông đồng hồ nghe lảnh lảnh trong đêm yên tĩnh. (The clock's bell sounded clear and ringing in the quiet night.)
- Giọng nói của cô ấy lảnh lảnh, dễ dàng vang vọng khắp hội trường. (Her voice was clear and ringing, easily echoing throughout the auditorium.)
- Đứa trẻ khóc với tiếng lảnh lảnh. (The child cried with a shrill, piercing sound.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily onomatopoeic and descriptive, used almost exclusively to characterize sounds. It is not commonly used in extended or metaphorical senses beyond auditory description.
Variants and Related Words
- Lanh lảnh: A more common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- Tiếng cười lanh lảnh. (A clear, ringing laugh.)
Synonyms
- Clear: (of sound) distinct and easily heard.
- Ringing: having a clear, resonant sound.
- Shrill: high-pitched and piercing.
- Piercing: (of a sound) very high, loud, and often unpleasant.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "lảnh lảnh". It is used as a standalone descriptive adjective.