cũ rích
adjective
Hanoi [ku˦ˀ˥ zïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kʊw˧˨ ʐɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʊw˨˩˦ ɹɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cũ rích means very old; stale; of nothing new or innovative.
Meanings of cũ rích in English
Adjective
- very old, stale, of nothing new or innovative
Etymology
cũ + rích. The second element is apparently of Chamic origin; compare Eastern Cham rik (“ancient, old”) (Bùi Khánh Thế 1995).
Frequently asked questions
What does cũ rích mean in English?
cũ rích (adjective) means "very old; stale; of nothing new or innovative".
How do you pronounce cũ rích?
IPA: Hanoi [ku˦ˀ˥ zïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʊw˨˩˦ ɹɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: cũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), rích — rising tone (sắc).