ngủ chay
verb
Hanoi [ŋu˧˩ t͡ɕaj˧˧]Huế [ŋʊw˧˨ t͡ɕaj˧˧]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ca(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngủ chay means to purely sleep.
Meanings of ngủ chay in English
Verb
- to purely sleep, without anything else happening (i.e. sex) on the bed
Etymology
ngủ (“to sleep”) + chay (“vegan”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngủ chay mean in English?
ngủ chay (verb) means "to purely sleep".
How do you pronounce ngủ chay?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˧˩ t͡ɕaj˧˧]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ca(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: ngủ — dipping tone (hỏi), chay — level tone (ngang).