ghềnh
noun
Hanoi [ɣəjŋ̟˨˩]Huế [ɣen˦˩]Saigon [ɣəːn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghềnh means rapid.
Meanings of ghềnh in English
Noun
- rapid (a rough section of a river, stream or sea which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.)
- lên thác xuống ghềnhup hill and down dale (literally, “up the waterfalls and down the rapids”)
Words with ghềnh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghềnh could be written as 𡌿, 𡹞, 𡹡, 涼. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghềnh mean in English?
ghềnh (noun) means "rapid".
How do you pronounce ghềnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣəjŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [ɣəːn˨˩]. Tones: ghềnh — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with ghềnh?
Common classifiers: cái, con — for example "một cái ghềnh" (one rapid).