rệp
noun
Hanoi [zep̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʐep̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɹep̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rệp means bedbug; aphid.
Meanings of rệp in English
Noun
- bedbug
- aphid
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rệp could be written as 蠟. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *-reːp, from a Sino-Tibetan language. Compare Burmese ချိပ် (hkyip, “lac”) and Jingpho shakrep (“bug”).
Frequently asked questions
What does rệp mean in English?
rệp (noun) means "bedbug; aphid".
How do you pronounce rệp?
IPA: Hanoi [zep̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɹep̚˨˩˨]. Tones: rệp — heavy tone (nặng).