đàn áp
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đàn áp means to suppress; to repress; to oppress.
Meanings of đàn áp in English
Verb
- to suppress; to repress; to oppress
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 彈壓.
Frequently asked questions
What does đàn áp mean in English?
đàn áp (verb) means "to suppress; to repress; to oppress".
How do you pronounce đàn áp?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːn˨˩ ʔaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˨˩ ʔaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: đàn — falling tone (huyền), áp — rising tone (sắc).
Is đàn áp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đàn áp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 彈壓.