dạy dỗ
verb
Hanoi [zaj˧˨ʔ zo˦ˀ˥]Huế [jaj˨˩ʔ jow˧˨]Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˨ jow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dạy dỗ means to teach affectionately; to bring up; nurture.
Meanings of dạy dỗ in English
Verb
- to teach affectionately; to bring up, nurture
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dạy dỗ could be written as 代杜, 𠰺𠴗, 𠰺𠻀. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of dạy (“to teach, instruct”) + dỗ (“to coax, soothe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dạy dỗ mean in English?
dạy dỗ (verb) means "to teach affectionately; to bring up; nurture".
How do you pronounce dạy dỗ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaj˧˨ʔ zo˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˨ jow˨˩˦]. Tones: dạy — heavy tone (nặng), dỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã).