ứng khẩu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɨŋ˧˦ xəw˧˩]Huế [ʔɨŋ˦˧˥ kʰəw˧˨]Saigon [ʔɨŋ˦˥ kʰəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ứng khẩu means to improvise.
Chinese characters: 應口
Meanings of ứng khẩu in English
Verb
- to improvise
- Hắn ứng khẩu một dòng thơ nghe cũng khá nhỉ?That improvised line from the man seems quite badass, doesn't it?
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 應口.
Frequently asked questions
What does ứng khẩu mean in English?
ứng khẩu (verb) means "to improvise".
How do you pronounce ứng khẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɨŋ˧˦ xəw˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɨŋ˦˥ kʰəw˨˩˦]. Tones: ứng — rising tone (sắc), khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ứng khẩu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ứng khẩu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 應口.