ai đời
phrase
Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔɗəːj˨˩]Huế [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔɗəːj˦˩]Saigon [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔɗəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of ai đời in English
Phrase
- before a sentence Used to emphasize something considered contrary to the natural order or common sense: by no means ≈ đời nào
- Ai đời đàn ông lại đánh phụ nữ?Men aren't meant to have a fight with women, are they?
Etymology
ai (“who”) + đời (“life”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ai đời?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔɗəːj˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔɗəːj˨˩]. Tones: ai — level tone (ngang), đời — falling tone (huyền).