hà cớ gì
phrase
Hanoi [haː˨˩ kəː˧˦ zi˨˩]Huế [haː˦˩ kəː˨˩˦ jɪj˦˩]Saigon [haː˨˩ kəː˦˥ jɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hà cớ gì means why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name.
Meanings of hà cớ gì in English
Phrase
- colloquial why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name
- Hà cớ gì mà cứ chạy ra chạy vô hoài ?!Why the hell do you keep running around constantly like a maniac?!
Etymology
何 hà (what) + Chinese 據 /据 (cứ, “why”, literally “evidence; excuse”) + gì or chi (“what”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hà cớ gì mean in English?
hà cớ gì (phrase) means "why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name".
How do you pronounce hà cớ gì?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˨˩ kəː˧˦ zi˨˩]; Saigon [haː˨˩ kəː˦˥ jɪj˨˩]. Tones: hà — falling tone (huyền), cớ — rising tone (sắc), gì — falling tone (huyền).