ghè
verbnoun
Hanoi [ɣɛ˨˩]Huế [ɣɛ˦˩]Saigon [ɣɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghè means to knap; to beat up.
Meanings of ghè in English
Verb
- to knap
- colloquial to beat up
Noun
- kind of small jar or vase
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghè could be written as 埧, 𡒬, 掑, 䃆. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghè mean in English?
ghè (verb) means "to knap; to beat up".
How do you pronounce ghè?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣɛ˨˩]; Saigon [ɣɛ˨˩]. Tones: ghè — falling tone (huyền).