gạch đá
noun
Hanoi [ɣajk̟̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗaː˧˦]Huế [ɣat̚˨˩ʔ ʔɗaː˨˩˦]Saigon [ɣat̚˨˩˨ ʔɗaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gạch đá means criticisms.
Meanings of gạch đá in English
Noun
- colloquial, figurative criticisms
- Thua cái là lãnh một đống gạch đá tha hồ xây nhà.If they lose, they will get enough bricks and rocks to build a house.
Etymology
gạch (“strike/brick”) + đá (“stone”).
Frequently asked questions
What does gạch đá mean in English?
gạch đá (noun) means "criticisms".
How do you pronounce gạch đá?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣajk̟̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗaː˧˦]; Saigon [ɣat̚˨˩˨ ʔɗaː˦˥]. Tones: gạch — heavy tone (nặng), đá — rising tone (sắc).