dở dở ương ương
adjective
Hanoi [zəː˧˩ zəː˧˩ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [jəː˧˨ jəː˧˨ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jəː˨˩˦ jəː˨˩˦ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dở dở ương ương means in-between; not very smart; but not entirely stupid either.
Meanings of dở dở ương ương in English
Adjective
- in an intermediate or undetermined stage; in-between; (of a person) not very smart, but not entirely stupid either; half-witted
Etymology
Reduplication of dở (“unfinished”) + ương (“not yet ripe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dở dở ương ương mean in English?
dở dở ương ương (adjective) means "in-between; not very smart; but not entirely stupid either".
How do you pronounce dở dở ương ương?
IPA: Hanoi [zəː˧˩ zəː˧˩ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jəː˨˩˦ jəː˨˩˦ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: dở — dipping tone (hỏi), dở — dipping tone (hỏi), ương — level tone (ngang), ương — level tone (ngang).