quệt
verb
Hanoi [kwet̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kwet̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wəːt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quệt means to wipe; to scrub.
Meanings of quệt in English
Verb
- to wipe; to scrub
- to smear; to apply
- to touch; to make physical contact
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quệt could be written as 𢵮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does quệt mean in English?
quệt (verb) means "to wipe; to scrub".
How do you pronounce quệt?
IPA: Hanoi [kwet̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wəːt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: quệt — heavy tone (nặng).