gót chân A-sin
noun
Hanoi [ɣɔt̚˧˦ t͡ɕən˧˧ ʔaː˧˧ sin˧˧]Huế [ɣɔk̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧ ʔaː˧˧ ʂin˧˧]Saigon [ɣɔk̚˦˥ cəŋ˧˧ ʔaː˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gót chân A-sin means Achilles heel; weakness.
Meanings of gót chân A-sin in English
Noun
- idiomatic Achilles heel; weakness ≈ nhược điểmthóp
Etymology
gót chân + A-sin, calque of French talon d’Achille.
Frequently asked questions
What does gót chân A-sin mean in English?
gót chân A-sin (noun) means "Achilles heel; weakness".
How do you pronounce gót chân A-sin?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣɔt̚˧˦ t͡ɕən˧˧ ʔaː˧˧ sin˧˧]; Saigon [ɣɔk̚˦˥ cəŋ˧˧ ʔaː˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: gót — rising tone (sắc), chân — level tone (ngang).