khừ khừ
adjective
Hanoi [xɨ˨˩ xɨ˨˩]Huế [kʰɨ˦˩ kʰɨ˦˩]Saigon [kʰɨ˨˩ kʰɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khừ khừ means croaky; raspy; hoarse.
Meanings of khừ khừ in English
Adjective
- of a sick person's voice croaky, raspy, hoarse
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khừ khừ could be written as 渠渠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Full reduplication of khừ, onomatopoeic.
Frequently asked questions
What does khừ khừ mean in English?
khừ khừ (adjective) means "croaky; raspy; hoarse".
How do you pronounce khừ khừ?
IPA: Hanoi [xɨ˨˩ xɨ˨˩]; Saigon [kʰɨ˨˩ kʰɨ˨˩]. Tones: khừ — falling tone (huyền), khừ — falling tone (huyền).