giờ dây thun
noun
Hanoi [zəː˨˩ zəj˧˧ tʰun˧˧]Huế [jəː˦˩ jəj˧˧ tʰun˧˧]Saigon [jəː˨˩ jəj˧˧ tʰʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giờ dây thun means being late; arriving late; not being punctual.
Meanings of giờ dây thun in English
Noun
- figurative, slang being late (for an occasion); arriving late; not being punctual ≈ giờ cao su
- xài giờ dây thun(Southern dialect) to be late
Etymology
From giờ (“time”) + dây thun (“rubber band”), literally “rubber band time” (i.e. flexible time). Compare Indonesian jam karet (literally “rubber time”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giờ dây thun mean in English?
giờ dây thun (noun) means "being late; arriving late; not being punctual".
How do you pronounce giờ dây thun?
IPA: Hanoi [zəː˨˩ zəj˧˧ tʰun˧˧]; Saigon [jəː˨˩ jəj˧˧ tʰʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: giờ — falling tone (huyền), dây — level tone (ngang), thun — level tone (ngang).