ớn
verb
Hanoi [ʔəːn˧˦]Huế [ʔəːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔəːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ớn means to be sickening for; to be fed up with; to be sick of.
Meanings of ớn in English
Verb
- to be sickening for (cold, flu, etc.)
- to be fed up with; to be sick of
- Southern Vietnam to be scared of; to fear
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ớn could be written as 𠹵, 按, 𠻈, 𢞴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ớn mean in English?
ớn (verb) means "to be sickening for; to be fed up with; to be sick of".
How do you pronounce ớn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəːŋ˦˥]. Tones: ớn — rising tone (sắc).