bóp cổ nhận nước
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bóp cổ nhận nước means to strangle to death; to wring the neck of.
Meanings of bóp cổ nhận nước in English
Verb
- to strangle to death, to wring the neck of
Etymology
Literally, “press the neck, get water”.
Frequently asked questions
What does bóp cổ nhận nước mean in English?
bóp cổ nhận nước (verb) means "to strangle to death; to wring the neck of".
How do you pronounce bóp cổ nhận nước?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔp̚˧˦ ko˧˩ ɲən˧˨ʔ nɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔp̚˦˥ kow˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˨˩˨ nɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: bóp — rising tone (sắc), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), nhận — heavy tone (nặng), nước — rising tone (sắc).