dẻo dai
adjective
Hanoi [zɛw˧˩ zaːj˧˧]Huế [jɛw˧˨ jaːj˧˧]Saigon [jɛw˨˩˦ jaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dẻo dai means resilient; resistant; tenacious.
Meanings of dẻo dai in English
Adjective
- resilient; resistant; tenacious; able to operate for long periods of time without reduced efficiency
Etymology
dẻo + dai.
Frequently asked questions
What does dẻo dai mean in English?
dẻo dai (adjective) means "resilient; resistant; tenacious".
How do you pronounce dẻo dai?
IPA: Hanoi [zɛw˧˩ zaːj˧˧]; Saigon [jɛw˨˩˦ jaːj˧˧]. Tones: dẻo — dipping tone (hỏi), dai — level tone (ngang).