giãy chết
verb
Hanoi [zaj˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕet̚˧˦]Huế [jaj˧˨ t͡ɕet̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˦ cəːt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of giãy chết in English
Verb
- to die after a few wriggles
- Dòng nước độc nên cá giãy chết cũng là phải.It came as no surprise for the fish to die hard when the river was that poisoned.
- figurative to collapse regardless of much effort
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giãy chết?
IPA: Hanoi [zaj˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕet̚˧˦]; Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˦ cəːt̚˦˥]. Tones: giãy — creaky rising tone (ngã), chết — rising tone (sắc).