chín muồi
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕin˧˦ muəj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕin˦˧˥ muj˦˩]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ muj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chín muồi means ripe.
Meanings of chín muồi in English
Adjective
- literal ripe (ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds)
- figurative ripe (ready for action or effect; prepared)
- tình thế/thời cơ đã chín muồithe time is ripe
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chín muồi could be written as 𤇪迷. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chín (“ripe”) + muồi (“ripe; favorable”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chín muồi mean in English?
chín muồi (adjective) means "ripe".
How do you pronounce chín muồi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕin˧˦ muəj˨˩]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ muj˨˩]. Tones: chín — rising tone (sắc), muồi — falling tone (huyền).