nhẹ tay
verb
Hanoi [ɲɛ˧˨ʔ taj˧˧]Huế [ɲɛ˨˩ʔ taj˧˧]Saigon [ɲɛ˨˩˨ ta(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhẹ tay means to have a light touch; to handle with care; to handle with kid gloves.
Meanings of nhẹ tay in English
Verb
- to have a light touch
- to handle with care, to handle with kid gloves
Etymology
nhẹ (“light”) + tay (“hand”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhẹ tay mean in English?
nhẹ tay (verb) means "to have a light touch; to handle with care; to handle with kid gloves".
How do you pronounce nhẹ tay?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɛ˧˨ʔ taj˧˧]; Saigon [ɲɛ˨˩˨ ta(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: nhẹ — heavy tone (nặng), tay — level tone (ngang).