ém
verb
Hanoi [ʔɛm˧˦]Huế [ʔɛm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɛm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ém means to hide; to conceal; to keep quiet.
Meanings of ém in English
Verb
- to hide, to conceal, to keep quiet
- to tuck in (blankets, a mosquito net…) under a mattress, mat…
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 掩 (SV: yểm). Compare ẻm, a dialectal synonym.
Frequently asked questions
What does ém mean in English?
ém (verb) means "to hide; to conceal; to keep quiet".
How do you pronounce ém?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɛm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɛm˦˥]. Tones: ém — rising tone (sắc).