kìm nén

verb

Hanoi [kim˨˩ nɛn˧˦]Huế [kim˦˩ nɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kim˨˩ nɛŋ˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

kìmfallinghuyền nénrisingsắc

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

kìm nén means to repress emotions; thoughts; needs.

Meanings of kìm nén in English

Verb

to repress emotions, thoughts, needs, desires, etc. of oneself

Etymology

kìm + nén.

Frequently asked questions

What does kìm nén mean in English?

kìm nén (verb) means "to repress emotions; thoughts; needs".

How do you pronounce kìm nén?

IPA: Hanoi [kim˨˩ nɛn˧˦]; Saigon [kim˨˩ nɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: kìm — falling tone (huyền), nén — rising tone (sắc).

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.