nhẻm nhèm nhem
adjective
Hanoi [ɲɛm˧˩ ɲɛm˨˩ ɲɛm˧˧]Huế [ɲɛm˧˨ ɲɛm˦˩ ɲɛm˧˧]Saigon [ɲɛm˨˩˦ ɲɛm˨˩ ɲɛm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhẻm nhèm nhem means completely smudged; utterly grimy.
Meanings of nhẻm nhèm nhem in English
Adjective
- completely smudged, utterly grimy
Etymology
Triplication of nhem (“smudged, stained”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhẻm nhèm nhem mean in English?
nhẻm nhèm nhem (adjective) means "completely smudged; utterly grimy".
How do you pronounce nhẻm nhèm nhem?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɛm˧˩ ɲɛm˨˩ ɲɛm˧˧]; Saigon [ɲɛm˨˩˦ ɲɛm˨˩ ɲɛm˧˧]. Tones: nhẻm — dipping tone (hỏi), nhèm — falling tone (huyền), nhem — level tone (ngang).