giạy mặt
adjective
Hanoi [zaj˧˨ʔ mat̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaj˨˩ʔ mak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˨ mak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giạy mặt means ashamed; embarrassed; losing face.
Also spelled dại mặt — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of giạy mặt in English
Adjective
- ashamed, embarrassed, losing face
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giạy mặt could be written as 𢘽𩈘. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of dại (“foolish, unwise”) + mặt (“face”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giạy mặt mean in English?
giạy mặt (adjective) means "ashamed; embarrassed; losing face".
How do you pronounce giạy mặt?
IPA: Hanoi [zaj˧˨ʔ mat̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ja(ː)j˨˩˨ mak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giạy — heavy tone (nặng), mặt — heavy tone (nặng).