nhảy cóc
verb
Hanoi [ɲaj˧˩ kawk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [ɲaj˧˨ kawk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɲa(ː)j˨˩˦ kawk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhảy cóc means to leapfrog; to skip.
Meanings of nhảy cóc in English
Verb
- to leapfrog (advance by engaging the enemy with one unit while another moves further forward)
- to skip (disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation)
- Khi đọc anh ấy hay nhảy cóc một đoạn.He tends to skip a paragraph as he reads.
Etymology
nhảy (“to jump”) + cóc (“toad”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhảy cóc mean in English?
nhảy cóc (verb) means "to leapfrog; to skip".
How do you pronounce nhảy cóc?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲaj˧˩ kawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɲa(ː)j˨˩˦ kawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: nhảy — dipping tone (hỏi), cóc — rising tone (sắc).