cà vẹo
adjective
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ vɛw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaː˦˩ vɛw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaː˨˩ vɛw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of cà vẹo in English
Adjective
- having a limping or lopsided gait
- Chân sao mà đi cà vẹo vậy?You're not walking straight, is there something wrong with your legs?
- humorous acting comically cutesy and spoiled as a way to get attention or other benefits
Etymology
cà- (repetitive prefix) + vẹo.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cà vẹo?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ vɛw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ vɛw˨˩˨]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), vẹo — heavy tone (nặng).