mất sổ gạo
phrase
Hanoi [mət̚˧˦ so˧˩ ɣaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [mək̚˦˧˥ ʂow˧˨ ɣaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [mək̚˦˥ ʂow˨˩˦ ɣaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mất sổ gạo means a tragic; distressing; miserable situation.
Meanings of mất sổ gạo in English
Phrase
- a tragic, distressing, miserable situation (like losing one's book of rations)
Etymology
mất (“to lose”) + sổ (“registration book”) + gạo (“rice”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mất sổ gạo mean in English?
mất sổ gạo (phrase) means "a tragic; distressing; miserable situation".
How do you pronounce mất sổ gạo?
IPA: Hanoi [mət̚˧˦ so˧˩ ɣaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mək̚˦˥ ʂow˨˩˦ ɣaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: mất — rising tone (sắc), sổ — dipping tone (hỏi), gạo — heavy tone (nặng).