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Same spelling:laulẩu

lâu

long

adjective CEFR A2 Vietnamese
lâu long

Meaning

Common Collocations

lâu ngày
for a long time
lâu năm
many years

Examples

Tôi đợi bạn lâu rồi.
I've been waiting for you for a long time.
Chúng ta không gặp nhau đã lâu.
We haven't seen each other for a long time.

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FAQ

How do you say "long" in Vietnamese?
"long" is lâu in Vietnamese.
What does lâu mean in English?
lâu means "long" (adjective). long (in time); lasting a long time.
How is lâu pronounced?
You can listen to lâu on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is lâu used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi đợi bạn lâu rồi. (I've been waiting for you for a long time.); Chúng ta không gặp nhau đã lâu. (We haven't seen each other for a long time.).

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