âu yếm
verbadjective
Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ ʔiəm˧˦]Huế [ʔəw˧˧ ʔiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ ʔiəm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âu yếm means to caress; to fondle.
Meanings of âu yếm in English
Verb
- to caress; to fondle
Adjective
- affectionate; fond; tender
Etymology
From Sinovietnamese 䙔 âu (bib worn by infants) + non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 裺 (“bib worn by infants”, SV: yểm).
Frequently asked questions
What does âu yếm mean in English?
âu yếm (verb) means "to caress; to fondle".
How do you pronounce âu yếm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ ʔiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ ʔiəm˦˥]. Tones: âu — level tone (ngang), yếm — rising tone (sắc).