ươn
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɨən˧˧]Huế [ʔɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ươn means spoiled.
Meanings of ươn in English
Adjective
- spoiled (meat, fish, etc.)
- cá ươnspoiled fish
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ươn could be written as 泱, 𬆘. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ươn mean in English?
ươn (adjective) means "spoiled".
How do you pronounce ươn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɨən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: ươn — level tone (ngang).