ăn to nói lớn
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Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ tɔ˧˧ nɔj˧˦ ləːn˧˦]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ tɔ˧˧ nɔj˨˩˦ ləːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ tɔ˧˧ nɔj˦˥ ləːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn to nói lớn means to be straightforward; bold.
Meanings of ăn to nói lớn in English
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- idiomatic to be straightforward, bold, and decisive in one's conduct and speech
- idiomatic to act with confidence and magnanimity; to have a strong and forthright personality
- Tính ông ấy vốn ăn to nói lớn, không thích sự rụt rè.He is by nature bold and straightforward; he doesn't like hesitancy.
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn to nói lớn
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Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + to (“big”) + nói (“to speak”) + lớn (“large”). Literally, “to eat big, to speak big”.
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn to nói lớn mean in English?
ăn to nói lớn (phrase) means "to be straightforward; bold".
How do you pronounce ăn to nói lớn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ tɔ˧˧ nɔj˧˦ ləːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ tɔ˧˧ nɔj˦˥ ləːŋ˦˥]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), to — level tone (ngang), nói — rising tone (sắc), lớn — rising tone (sắc).