cạn lời
verb
Hanoi [kaːn˧˨ʔ ləːj˨˩]Huế [kaːŋ˨˩ʔ ləːj˦˩]Saigon [kaːŋ˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cạn lời means to be done talking; emptied of words; have nothing else to say.
Meanings of cạn lời in English
Verb
- to be done talking; emptied of words; have nothing else to say
Etymology
cạn + lời.
Frequently asked questions
What does cạn lời mean in English?
cạn lời (verb) means "to be done talking; emptied of words; have nothing else to say".
How do you pronounce cạn lời?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːn˧˨ʔ ləːj˨˩]; Saigon [kaːŋ˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩]. Tones: cạn — heavy tone (nặng), lời — falling tone (huyền).