khoe khoang
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Hanoi [xwɛ˧˧ xwaːŋ˧˧]Huế [kʰwɛ˧˧ kʰwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰwɛ˧˧ kʰwaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khoe khoang means to boast; to brag; to be boastful.
Meanings of khoe khoang in English
Verb
- to boast; to brag; to be boastful
Example sentences with khoe khoang
- Tôi không ưa nổi mấy đứa thích khoe khoang. I can't stand people who brag.
- Đừng khoe khoang nữa. Stop showing off.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khoe khoang could be written as 誇光, 誇咣. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-ang reduplication of khoe.
Frequently asked questions
What does khoe khoang mean in English?
khoe khoang (verb) means "to boast; to brag; to be boastful".
How do you pronounce khoe khoang?
IPA: Hanoi [xwɛ˧˧ xwaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kʰwɛ˧˧ kʰwaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khoe — level tone (ngang), khoang — level tone (ngang).