cằn nhằn cử nhử
verb
Hanoi [kan˨˩ ɲan˨˩ kɨ˧˩ ɲɨ˧˩]Huế [kaŋ˦˩ ɲaŋ˦˩ kɨ˧˨ ɲɨ˧˨]Saigon [kaŋ˨˩ ɲaŋ˨˩ kɨ˨˩˦ ɲɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cằn nhằn cử nhử means to grumble; to nag.
Meanings of cằn nhằn cử nhử in English
Verb
- to grumble, to nag, especially in a way others are meant to notice
Etymology
Reduplication of cằn nhằn (“to grumble, to complain”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cằn nhằn cử nhử mean in English?
cằn nhằn cử nhử (verb) means "to grumble; to nag".
How do you pronounce cằn nhằn cử nhử?
IPA: Hanoi [kan˨˩ ɲan˨˩ kɨ˧˩ ɲɨ˧˩]; Saigon [kaŋ˨˩ ɲaŋ˨˩ kɨ˨˩˦ ɲɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: cằn — falling tone (huyền), nhằn — falling tone (huyền), cử — dipping tone (hỏi), nhử — dipping tone (hỏi).