ì
verb
Hanoi [ʔi˨˩]Huế [ʔɪj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ì means to be immovable; to be motionless.
Meanings of ì in English
Verb
- to be immovable; to be motionless (despite being pushed etc.)
- Đừng có đứng ì ra đó!Don't just stand there!
- to remain unchanged despite the strong impact externally; to be inert, sluggish, obstinate, stubborn, etc.
Words with ì
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ì could be written as 伊, 𥑴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ì mean in English?
ì (verb) means "to be immovable; to be motionless".
How do you pronounce ì?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔi˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɪj˨˩]. Tones: ì — falling tone (huyền).