ăn tục nói phét
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Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ nɔj˧˦ fɛt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ nɔj˨˩˦ fɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ nɔj˦˥ fɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn tục nói phét means to be unrefined; vulgar.
Meanings of ăn tục nói phét in English
Phrase
- derogatory, idiomatic to habitually use foul language and tell tall tales or lies
- idiomatic to be unrefined, vulgar, and dishonest in one's speech and conduct
- Loại người chuyên ăn tục nói phét như hắn thì chẳng ai coi trọng.People like him, who are always vulgar and bragging, are never respected.
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn tục nói phét
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Etymology
ăn (“to eat; to behave”) + tục (“vulgar; obscene”) + nói (“to speak”) + phét (“to brag; to lie”). Literally, “to eat vulgarly and speak boastfully”.
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn tục nói phét mean in English?
ăn tục nói phét (phrase) means "to be unrefined; vulgar".
How do you pronounce ăn tục nói phét?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ nɔj˧˦ fɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ nɔj˦˥ fɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), tục — heavy tone (nặng), nói — rising tone (sắc), phét — rising tone (sắc).