đủ ăn
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɗu˧˩ ʔan˧˧]Huế [ʔɗʊw˧˨ ʔaŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗʊw˨˩˦ ʔaŋ˧˧] browser voice
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đủ ăn means having enough to eat; having a basic sustenance.
Meanings of đủ ăn in English
Adjective
- having enough to eat; having a basic sustenance
- earning just enough to make ends meet or to sustain oneself without any surplus
- Gia đình họ cũng chỉ vừa đủ ăn.Their family only makes just enough to get by.
Synonyms and antonyms of đủ ăn
Antonyms
Etymology
đủ (“enough”) + ăn (“to eat”). Literally, “enough to eat”.
Frequently asked questions
What does đủ ăn mean in English?
đủ ăn (adjective) means "having enough to eat; having a basic sustenance".
How do you pronounce đủ ăn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗu˧˩ ʔan˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗʊw˨˩˦ ʔaŋ˧˧]. Tones: đủ — dipping tone (hỏi), ăn — level tone (ngang).