khựng
verb
Hanoi [xɨŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰɨŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰɨŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khựng means to stop suddenly.
Meanings of khựng in English
Verb
- to stop suddenly; to stop dead in one's tracks
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khựng could be written as 肯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does khựng mean in English?
khựng (verb) means "to stop suddenly".
How do you pronounce khựng?
IPA: Hanoi [xɨŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰɨŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: khựng — heavy tone (nặng).