lạt mềm buộc chặt
proverb
Hanoi [laːt̚˧˨ʔ mem˨˩ ʔɓuək̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕat̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [laːk̚˨˩ʔ mem˦˩ ʔɓuək̚˨˩ʔ t͡ɕak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ mem˨˩ ʔɓuək̚˨˩˨ cak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lạt mềm buộc chặt means don't be overbearing.
Meanings of lạt mềm buộc chặt in English
Proverb
- figurative apply gentle affection to strengthen a bond; don't be overbearing; you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (especially romantically)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lạt mềm buộc chặt could be written as 笿𥎁𢯜𬘋. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
lạt (“bamboo straps”) + mềm (“soft”) + buộc (“to tie”) + chặt (“tightly”), i.e. "soft straps (can) tie (more) securely".
Frequently asked questions
What does lạt mềm buộc chặt mean in English?
lạt mềm buộc chặt (proverb) means "don't be overbearing".
How do you pronounce lạt mềm buộc chặt?
IPA: Hanoi [laːt̚˧˨ʔ mem˨˩ ʔɓuək̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕat̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ mem˨˩ ʔɓuək̚˨˩˨ cak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lạt — heavy tone (nặng), mềm — falling tone (huyền), buộc — heavy tone (nặng), chặt — heavy tone (nặng).