giấc điệp
noun
Hanoi [zək̚˧˦ ʔɗiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jək̚˦˧˥ ʔɗiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jək̚˦˥ ʔɗip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giấc điệp means nice and deep sleep.
Meanings of giấc điệp in English
Noun
- literary nice and deep sleep
- say giấc điệpto be deep in sleep
Etymology
giấc (classifier for sleeping times) + điệp (“butterfly”), referencing the Butterfly Dream.
Frequently asked questions
What does giấc điệp mean in English?
giấc điệp (noun) means "nice and deep sleep".
How do you pronounce giấc điệp?
IPA: Hanoi [zək̚˧˦ ʔɗiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jək̚˦˥ ʔɗip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giấc — rising tone (sắc), điệp — heavy tone (nặng).