dẹp yên
verb
Hanoi [zɛp̚˧˨ʔ ʔiən˧˧]Huế [jɛp̚˨˩ʔ ʔiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jɛp̚˨˩˨ ʔiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dẹp yên means to pacify.
Meanings of dẹp yên in English
Verb
- to pacify, to bring peace by destroying armed resistance
Etymology
dẹp (“to get rid of”) + yên (“peaceful”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dẹp yên mean in English?
dẹp yên (verb) means "to pacify".
How do you pronounce dẹp yên?
IPA: Hanoi [zɛp̚˧˨ʔ ʔiən˧˧]; Saigon [jɛp̚˨˩˨ ʔiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: dẹp — heavy tone (nặng), yên — level tone (ngang).