gièm
verb
Hanoi [zɛm˨˩]Huế [jɛm˦˩]Saigon [jɛm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gièm means to disparage; to vilify; to insult behind one's back.
Meanings of gièm in English
Verb
- to disparage (esp. when the slandered person is absent); to vilify; to insult behind one's back
Words with gièm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, gièm could be written as 談, 𲁰, 嚵, 讒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
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Frequently asked questions
What does gièm mean in English?
gièm (verb) means "to disparage; to vilify; to insult behind one's back".
How do you pronounce gièm?
IPA: Hanoi [zɛm˨˩]; Saigon [jɛm˨˩]. Tones: gièm — falling tone (huyền).