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kìm kẹp

adjective
Hanoi [kim˨˩ kɛp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kim˦˩ kɛp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kim˨˩ kɛp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Syllables · tones
kìmfallinghuyềnkẹpheavynặng

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

kìm kẹp means oppressive.

Meanings of kìm kẹp in English

Adjective

  1. oppressive

Frequently asked questions

What does kìm kẹp mean in English?

kìm kẹp (adjective) means "oppressive".

How do you pronounce kìm kẹp?

IPA: Hanoi [kim˨˩ kɛp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kim˨˩ kɛp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kìm — falling tone (huyền), kẹp — heavy tone (nặng).

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.