đèn lồng
[ʔɗɛn˨˩ ləwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of lồng đèn (“lantern”)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đèn lồng đỏ treo cao caoRaise High the Red Lantern (a film by Zhang Yimou).
Phố cổ được trang trí bằng đèn lồng.The old quarter is decorated with lanterns.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đèn lồng” mean?
(noun) synonym of lồng đèn (“lantern”)
Is “đèn lồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.