nằm gai nếm mật
phrase
Hanoi [nam˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧ nem˧˦ mət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [nam˦˩ ɣaːj˧˧ nem˦˧˥ mək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nam˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧ nem˦˥ mək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nằm gai nếm mật means to undergo self-imposed hardships; to nurse vengeance.
Meanings of nằm gai nếm mật in English
Phrase
- idiomatic to undergo self-imposed hardships; to nurse vengeance
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 臥薪嘗膽 /卧薪尝胆 (wòxīnchángdǎn).
Frequently asked questions
What does nằm gai nếm mật mean in English?
nằm gai nếm mật (phrase) means "to undergo self-imposed hardships; to nurse vengeance".
How do you pronounce nằm gai nếm mật?
IPA: Hanoi [nam˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧ nem˧˦ mət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nam˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧ nem˦˥ mək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nằm — falling tone (huyền), gai — level tone (ngang), nếm — rising tone (sắc), mật — heavy tone (nặng).