còn nước còn tát
phrase
Hanoi [kɔn˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦ kɔn˨˩ taːt̚˧˦]Huế [kɔŋ˦˩ nɨək̚˦˧˥ kɔŋ˦˩ taːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kɔŋ˨˩ nɨək̚˦˥ kɔŋ˨˩ taːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
còn nước còn tát means there's water left; it can be drained out.
Meanings of còn nước còn tát in English
Phrase
- idiomatic, literal (as long as) there's water left, it can be drained out
- figurative, idiomatic if there's hope, then one should do to the most of their ability
Frequently asked questions
What does còn nước còn tát mean in English?
còn nước còn tát (phrase) means "there's water left; it can be drained out".
How do you pronounce còn nước còn tát?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔn˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦ kɔn˨˩ taːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [kɔŋ˨˩ nɨək̚˦˥ kɔŋ˨˩ taːk̚˦˥]. Tones: còn — falling tone (huyền), nước — rising tone (sắc), còn — falling tone (huyền), tát — rising tone (sắc).