đau đáu

adverb

Hanoi [ʔɗaw˧˧ ʔɗaw˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaw˧˧ ʔɗaw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗa(ː)w˧˧ ʔɗa(ː)w˦˥] browser voice

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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

đau đáu means restlessly; anxiously; worriedly.

Meanings of đau đáu in English

Adverb

restlessly; anxiously; worriedly

Frequently asked questions

What does đau đáu mean in English?

đau đáu (adverb) means "restlessly; anxiously; worriedly".

How do you pronounce đau đáu?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaw˧˧ ʔɗaw˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗa(ː)w˧˧ ʔɗa(ː)w˦˥]. Tones: đau — level tone (ngang), đáu — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.