anh em cây khế
noun
Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɛm˧˧ kəj˧˧ xe˧˦]Huế [ʔɛɲ˧˧ ʔɛm˧˧ kəj˧˧ kʰej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔan˧˧ ʔɛm˧˧ kəj˧˧ kʰej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of anh em cây khế in English
Noun
- humorous, idiomatic someone who badmouths or even goes out of their way to harm their siblings or friends who has a brotherly bond with them
Etymology
Referencing the tale of Ăn khế trả vàng.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce anh em cây khế?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɛm˧˧ kəj˧˧ xe˧˦]; Saigon [ʔan˧˧ ʔɛm˧˧ kəj˧˧ kʰej˦˥]. Tones: anh — level tone (ngang), em — level tone (ngang), cây — level tone (ngang), khế — rising tone (sắc).