gốc Việt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gốc Việt means of Vietnamese ancestry; particularly those who are emigrants; second-generation and/or of mixed heritage.
Meanings of gốc Việt in English
Adjective
- of Vietnamese ancestry; particularly those who are emigrants, second-generation and/or of mixed heritage
- người Mỹ gốc ViệtVietnamese American
Etymology
gốc + Việt.
Frequently asked questions
What does gốc Việt mean in English?
gốc Việt (adjective) means "of Vietnamese ancestry; particularly those who are emigrants; second-generation and/or of mixed heritage".
How do you pronounce gốc Việt?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣəwk͡p̚˧˦ viət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɣəwk͡p̚˦˥ viək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: gốc — rising tone (sắc), việt — heavy tone (nặng).