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How do you say “sharp” in Vietnamese?

“Sharp” in Vietnamese is sắc (sharp), bén (sharp), nhọn (pointed).

Vietnamese words for “sharp”

  • sắcadjective
    Hanoi [sak̚˧˦] · Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥]sắc rising

    sharp

    for “sharp” meaning: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

    • Con dao này rất sắc.That knife is really sharp.
  • bénadjective
    Hanoi [ʔɓɛn˧˦] · Saigon [ʔɓɛŋ˦˥]bén rising

    sharp

    for “sharp” meaning: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

  • nhọnadjective
    Hanoi [ɲɔn˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ɲɔŋ˨˩˨]nhọn heavy

    pointed; pointy

    for “sharp” meaning: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

  • tinhadjective
    Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧] · Saigon [tɨn˧˧]tinh level

    quick to notice; sharp; keen

  • sắc bénadjective
    Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ ʔɓɛn˧˦] · Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ʔɓɛŋ˦˥]sắc rising bén rising

    sharp; keen; acute

    • Tôi cần một thứ gì đó sắc bén.I need something sharp.

Related Vietnamese words

  • choéadjective

    shrill; sharp; screeching

  • choétadjective

    shrill; sharp; screeching

  • chóeadjective

    shrill; sharp; screeching

  • gắt gaoadverb

    sharp; fierce; severe

  • nhạy bénadjective

    perceptive; sensitive; sharp

  • sắc nhọnadjective

    sharp; sharp-edged

  • sắc sảoadjective

    sharp-witted; fine; sharp

  • tinh ýadjective

    observant; sharp-witted; sharp

  • ngọtadjective

    sweet; honeyed; dulcet

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