dòn

adjective

Hanoi [zɔn˨˩]Huế [jɔŋ˦˩]Saigon [jɔŋ˨˩] browser voice

Syllables · tones

dònfallinghuyền

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

dòn means brittle; fragile; crispy.

Also spelled giòn — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of dòn in English

Adjective

brittle, fragile, crispy
- Bánh mì nóng đây, bánh mì nóng giòn đây!Hot baguette, hot and crispy baguette! (street cry in Saigon)
of laughter hearty, tinkling

Frequently asked questions

What does dòn mean in English?

dòn (adjective) means "brittle; fragile; crispy".

How do you pronounce dòn?

IPA: Hanoi [zɔn˨˩]; Saigon [jɔŋ˨˩]. Tones: dòn — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.