oằn oại
verb
Hanoi [ʔwan˨˩ ʔwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔwaŋ˦˩ ʔwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [(ʔ)waŋ˨˩ (ʔ)waːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
oằn oại means to writhe in pain.
Meanings of oằn oại in English
Verb
- to writhe in pain ≈ quằn quại
Etymology
Reduplication of oằn. Compare quằn quại.
Frequently asked questions
What does oằn oại mean in English?
oằn oại (verb) means "to writhe in pain".
How do you pronounce oằn oại?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwan˨˩ ʔwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [(ʔ)waŋ˨˩ (ʔ)waːj˨˩˨]. Tones: oằn — falling tone (huyền), oại — heavy tone (nặng).