mỏ nhọn
adjective
Hanoi [mɔ˧˩ ɲɔn˧˨ʔ]Huế [mɔ˧˨ ɲɔŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [mɔ˨˩˦ ɲɔŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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Meanings of mỏ nhọn in English
Adjective
- of a girl having a regular tendency to explicitly convey one's notion
Etymology
From nhỏ mọn (“inferior”), generated through the nói lái process, probably with semantic influence from nhỏ (“small”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce mỏ nhọn?
IPA: Hanoi [mɔ˧˩ ɲɔn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mɔ˨˩˦ ɲɔŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: mỏ — dipping tone (hỏi), nhọn — heavy tone (nặng).