chết tươi
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Hanoi [t͡ɕet̚˧˦ tɨəj˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕet̚˦˧˥ tɨj˧˧]Saigon [cəːt̚˦˥ tɨj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chết tươi means to die instantly; to perish suddenly.
Meanings of chết tươi in English
Verb
- to die instantly; to perish suddenly; to decease without struggle or delay
Adverb
- instantly to death
- ...bị phe tạo phản đánh chết tươi....got beaten instantly to death by a faction of rebels.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chết tươi could be written as 𣩂𦞁. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chết (“to die”) + tươi (“fresh”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chết tươi mean in English?
chết tươi (verb) means "to die instantly; to perish suddenly".
How do you pronounce chết tươi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕet̚˧˦ tɨəj˧˧]; Saigon [cəːt̚˦˥ tɨj˧˧]. Tones: chết — rising tone (sắc), tươi — level tone (ngang).