qua cầu rút ván
verb
Hanoi [kwaː˧˧ kəw˨˩ zut̚˧˦ vaːn˧˦]Huế [kwaː˧˧ kəw˦˩ ʐʊk̚˦˧˥ vaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [waː˧˧ kəw˨˩ ɹʊk͡p̚˦˥ vaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
qua cầu rút ván means to be treacherous.
Meanings of qua cầu rút ván in English
Verb
- derogatory, idiomatic to be treacherous
Etymology
Literally, "to pull off the planks once you crossed the bridge".
Frequently asked questions
What does qua cầu rút ván mean in English?
qua cầu rút ván (verb) means "to be treacherous".
How do you pronounce qua cầu rút ván?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaː˧˧ kəw˨˩ zut̚˧˦ vaːn˧˦]; Saigon [waː˧˧ kəw˨˩ ɹʊk͡p̚˦˥ vaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: qua — level tone (ngang), cầu — falling tone (huyền), rút — rising tone (sắc), ván — rising tone (sắc).