ACE
noun
Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ ʔɛm˧˧]Huế [ʔɛɲ˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˨˩ʔ ʔɛm˧˧]Saigon [ʔan˧˧ cɪj˨˩˨ ʔɛm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ACE means siblings; brothers and sisters; boys and girls.
Also spelled anh chị em — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of ACE in English
Noun
- collective siblings; brothers and sisters; boys and girls
Etymology
Dvandva compound of anh (“elder brother”) + chị (“elder sister”) + em (“younger sibling”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ACE mean in English?
ACE (noun) means "siblings; brothers and sisters; boys and girls".
How do you pronounce ACE?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ ʔɛm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔan˧˧ cɪj˨˩˨ ʔɛm˧˧]. Tones: ace — level tone (ngang).