nẹp
noun
Hanoi [nɛp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [nɛp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nɛp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nẹp means splint; hem.
Meanings of nẹp in English
Noun
- splint
- hem
- rim
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nẹp could be written as 𣘆. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From an infixed form of a root that gave rise to kẹp.
Frequently asked questions
What does nẹp mean in English?
nẹp (noun) means "splint; hem".
How do you pronounce nẹp?
IPA: Hanoi [nɛp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nɛp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nẹp — heavy tone (nặng).