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