ngậm ngùi
verb
Hanoi [ŋəm˧˨ʔ ŋuj˨˩]Huế [ŋəm˨˩ʔ ŋuj˦˩]Saigon [ŋəm˨˩˨ ŋuj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngậm ngùi means to be grieved; to feel sorry; to pity.
Meanings of ngậm ngùi in English
Verb
- to be grieved; to feel sorry; to pity
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngậm ngùi could be written as 吟𠿯, 吟㟴, 吟𢢯, 唅𠿯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
ngậm + ngùi.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngậm ngùi mean in English?
ngậm ngùi (verb) means "to be grieved; to feel sorry; to pity".
How do you pronounce ngậm ngùi?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəm˧˨ʔ ŋuj˨˩]; Saigon [ŋəm˨˩˨ ŋuj˨˩]. Tones: ngậm — heavy tone (nặng), ngùi — falling tone (huyền).