ăn đòn
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ ʔɗɔn˨˩]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʔɗɔŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʔɗɔŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn đòn means to receive strokes; to get a thrashing; to get spanked.
Meanings of ăn đòn in English
Verb
- to receive strokes; to get a thrashing; to get spanked
- figurative to be torn limb from limb
Etymology
ăn + đòn.
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn đòn mean in English?
ăn đòn (verb) means "to receive strokes; to get a thrashing; to get spanked".
How do you pronounce ăn đòn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ ʔɗɔn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʔɗɔŋ˨˩]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), đòn — falling tone (huyền).