hẻm

nounadjective

Hanoi [hɛm˧˩]Huế [hɛm˧˨]Saigon [hɛm˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

hẻmdippinghỏi

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

hẻm means a cul-de-sac.

Classifier: con, cái — e.g. một con hẻm (one cul-de-sac)

Meanings of hẻm in English

Noun

the narrow space between two large barriers
- hẻm vựca canyon
- hẻm núithe space between two mountains
a cul-de-sac (blind alley)

Adjective

of an alley narrow

Words with hẻm

hẻm núi

Frequently asked questions

What does hẻm mean in English?

hẻm (noun) means "a cul-de-sac".

How do you pronounce hẻm?

IPA: Hanoi [hɛm˧˩]; Saigon [hɛm˨˩˦]. Tones: hẻm — dipping tone (hỏi).

What classifier is used with hẻm?

Common classifiers: con, cái — for example "một con hẻm" (one a cul-de-sac).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.