nề
verbnoun
Hanoi [ne˨˩]Huế [nej˦˩]Saigon [nej˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nề means to build with bricks; stones or mortar.
Meanings of nề in English
Verb
- to build with bricks, stones or mortar
- thợ nềa mason
- nề tườngto daub
Verb
- to fear, to be afraid
Verb
- to swell, to become swollen
Noun
- a place where sea salt is evaporated
Words with nề
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nề could be written as 𪣮, 泥, 𪿗, 𫒃. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does nề mean in English?
nề (verb) means "to build with bricks; stones or mortar".
How do you pronounce nề?
IPA: Hanoi [ne˨˩]; Saigon [nej˨˩]. Tones: nề — falling tone (huyền).