lo bò trắng răng
verb
Hanoi [lɔ˧˧ ʔɓɔ˨˩ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ zaŋ˧˧]Huế [lɔ˧˧ ʔɓɔ˦˩ ʈaŋ˦˧˥ ʐaŋ˧˧]Saigon [lɔ˧˧ ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʈaŋ˦˥ ɹaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lo bò trắng răng means to needlessly worry.
Meanings of lo bò trắng răng in English
Verb
- idiomatic to needlessly worry
Etymology
lo (“worry”) + bò (“cow”) + trắng (“white”) + răng (“tooth”). Literally, "to worry that a cow's teeth are white".
Frequently asked questions
What does lo bò trắng răng mean in English?
lo bò trắng răng (verb) means "to needlessly worry".
How do you pronounce lo bò trắng răng?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔ˧˧ ʔɓɔ˨˩ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ zaŋ˧˧]; Saigon [lɔ˧˧ ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʈaŋ˦˥ ɹaŋ˧˧]. Tones: lo — level tone (ngang), bò — falling tone (huyền), trắng — rising tone (sắc), răng — level tone (ngang).