mau nước mắt
adjective
Hanoi [maw˧˧ nɨək̚˧˦ mat̚˧˦]Huế [maw˧˧ nɨək̚˦˧˥ mak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ma(ː)w˧˧ nɨək̚˦˥ mak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mau nước mắt means prone to tears.
Meanings of mau nước mắt in English
Adjective
- prone to tears
Etymology
mau (“quick”) + nước mắt (“tear”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mau nước mắt mean in English?
mau nước mắt (adjective) means "prone to tears".
How do you pronounce mau nước mắt?
IPA: Hanoi [maw˧˧ nɨək̚˧˦ mat̚˧˦]; Saigon [ma(ː)w˧˧ nɨək̚˦˥ mak̚˦˥]. Tones: mau — level tone (ngang), nước — rising tone (sắc), mắt — rising tone (sắc).