dè
verb
Hanoi [zɛ˨˩]Huế [jɛ˦˩]Saigon [jɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dè means to stint; to economise.
Meanings of dè in English
Verb
- to stint (on); to economise
- to take care over; to spare
- to foresee; to foreknow; to expect
Words with dè
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dè could be written as 提, 𠽮, 咦, 移. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 提/堤/隄 (“to guard against”, SV: đề).
Frequently asked questions
What does dè mean in English?
dè (verb) means "to stint; to economise".
How do you pronounce dè?
IPA: Hanoi [zɛ˨˩]; Saigon [jɛ˨˩]. Tones: dè — falling tone (huyền).