nhon nhỏn
adjective
Hanoi [ɲɔn˧˧ ɲɔn˧˩]Huế [ɲɔŋ˧˧ ɲɔŋ˧˨]Saigon [ɲɔŋ˧˧ ɲɔŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhon nhỏn means with light; quick steps; pattering.
Also spelled nhon nhón — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of nhon nhỏn in English
Adjective
- with light, quick steps; pattering; on tiptoe
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhon nhỏn could be written as 𠾽𠾽. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Full reduplication of nhón (“to stand on tiptoe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhon nhỏn mean in English?
nhon nhỏn (adjective) means "with light; quick steps; pattering".
How do you pronounce nhon nhỏn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɔn˧˧ ɲɔn˧˩]; Saigon [ɲɔŋ˧˧ ɲɔŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: nhon — level tone (ngang), nhỏn — dipping tone (hỏi).