gục ngã
verb
Hanoi [ɣʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [ɣʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ŋaː˧˨]Saigon [ɣʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of gục ngã in English
Verb
- literary to emotionally collapse or break down
- gục ngã trước khó khănto break down in the face of hardships
Etymology
gục + ngã.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce gục ngã?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ɣʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦]. Tones: gục — heavy tone (nặng), ngã — creaky rising tone (ngã).