nhằn
verb
Hanoi [ɲan˨˩]Huế [ɲaŋ˦˩]Saigon [ɲaŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhằn means to eat.
Meanings of nhằn in English
Verb
- to eat (with front teeth)
Words with nhằn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhằn could be written as 㗴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Possible doublet of nhăn (“to frown”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhằn mean in English?
nhằn (verb) means "to eat".
How do you pronounce nhằn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲan˨˩]; Saigon [ɲaŋ˨˩]. Tones: nhằn — falling tone (huyền).