nghẽn
verb
Hanoi [ŋɛn˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋɛŋ˧˨]Saigon [ŋɛŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghẽn means to block; to be blocked; to be obstructed.
Meanings of nghẽn in English
Verb
- to block; to be blocked; to be obstructed
Words with nghẽn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nghẽn could be written as 𬒜. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghẽn mean in English?
nghẽn (verb) means "to block; to be blocked; to be obstructed".
How do you pronounce nghẽn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɛn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋɛŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: nghẽn — creaky rising tone (ngã).