ghìm
verb
Hanoi [ɣim˨˩]Huế [ɣim˦˩]Saigon [ɣim˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghìm means to hold back; to stop; to bring to a stop.
Meanings of ghìm in English
Verb
- to hold (horse, cattle) back; to stop; to bring to a stop
- to refrain; to hold back (emotion)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghìm could be written as 鉗. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare kìm.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghìm mean in English?
ghìm (verb) means "to hold back; to stop; to bring to a stop".
How do you pronounce ghìm?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣim˨˩]; Saigon [ɣim˨˩]. Tones: ghìm — falling tone (huyền).