rồng đến nhà tôm
phrase
Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗen˧˦ ɲaː˨˩ tom˧˧]Huế [ʐəwŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɗen˦˧˥ ɲaː˦˩ tom˧˧]Saigon [ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗəːn˦˥ ɲaː˨˩ tom˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of rồng đến nhà tôm in English
Phrase
- idiomatic someone of high status has paid a visit to someone of low status
- Dịp gì mà rồng lại đến nhà tôm thế này?Why would a man of class like you come to this humble home today?
Etymology
Literally, "the dragon has come to visit the shrimp's home".
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce rồng đến nhà tôm?
IPA: Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗen˧˦ ɲaː˨˩ tom˧˧]; Saigon [ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɗəːn˦˥ ɲaː˨˩ tom˧˧]. Tones: rồng — falling tone (huyền), đến — rising tone (sắc), nhà — falling tone (huyền), tôm — level tone (ngang).