miệng hùm gan sứa
proverb
Hanoi [miəŋ˧˨ʔ hum˨˩ ɣaːn˧˧ sɨə˧˦]Huế [miəŋ˨˩ʔ hum˦˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨə˨˩˦]Saigon [miəŋ˨˩˨ hʊm˨˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨə˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
miệng hùm gan sứa means all bark and no bite.
Meanings of miệng hùm gan sứa in English
Proverb
- idiomatic all bark and no bite
Frequently asked questions
What does miệng hùm gan sứa mean in English?
miệng hùm gan sứa (proverb) means "all bark and no bite".
How do you pronounce miệng hùm gan sứa?
IPA: Hanoi [miəŋ˧˨ʔ hum˨˩ ɣaːn˧˧ sɨə˧˦]; Saigon [miəŋ˨˩˨ hʊm˨˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨə˦˥]. Tones: miệng — heavy tone (nặng), hùm — falling tone (huyền), gan — level tone (ngang), sứa — rising tone (sắc).