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nặng lời

verb
Hanoi [naŋ˧˨ʔ ləːj˨˩]Huế [naŋ˨˩ʔ ləːj˦˩]Saigon [naŋ˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩] browser voice
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nặng lời means to use strong words; to use strong language; to speak harshly to.

Meanings of nặng lời in English

Verb

  1. to use strong words; to use strong language; to say crude or coarse things to somebody; to speak harshly to

Etymology

nặng + lời.

Frequently asked questions

What does nặng lời mean in English?

nặng lời (verb) means "to use strong words; to use strong language; to speak harshly to".

How do you pronounce nặng lời?

IPA: Hanoi [naŋ˧˨ʔ ləːj˨˩]; Saigon [naŋ˨˩˨ ləːj˨˩]. Tones: nặng — heavy tone (nặng), lời — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.