độn thổ
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗon˧˨ʔ tʰo˧˩]Huế [ʔɗoŋ˨˩ʔ tʰow˧˨]Saigon [ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨ tʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
độn thổ means to teleport under the ground.
Meanings of độn thổ in English
Verb
- to teleport under the ground
- Hôm qua quê chết đi được! Chỉ muốn độn thổ thôi!Yesterday, I was so mortified I just wanted to teleport under the ground!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 遁 (“to flee”) and 土 (“earth; ground; soil”)
Frequently asked questions
What does độn thổ mean in English?
độn thổ (verb) means "to teleport under the ground".
How do you pronounce độn thổ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗon˧˨ʔ tʰo˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨ tʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: độn — heavy tone (nặng), thổ — dipping tone (hỏi).