dần dà
adverb
Hanoi [zən˨˩ zaː˨˩]Huế [jəŋ˦˩ jaː˦˩]Saigon [jəŋ˨˩ jaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dần dà means gradually.
Meanings of dần dà in English
Adverb
- gradually
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dần dà could be written as 寅迦, 寅吔. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-a reduplication (A tone) of dần.
Frequently asked questions
What does dần dà mean in English?
dần dà (adverb) means "gradually".
How do you pronounce dần dà?
IPA: Hanoi [zən˨˩ zaː˨˩]; Saigon [jəŋ˨˩ jaː˨˩]. Tones: dần — falling tone (huyền), dà — falling tone (huyền).