ra rả
adverb
Hanoi [zaː˧˧ zaː˧˩]Huế [ʐaː˧˧ ʐaː˧˨]Saigon [ɹaː˧˧ ɹaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ra rả means endlessly; incessantly.
Meanings of ra rả in English
Adverb
- endlessly, incessantly
- Ve sầu kêu ra rả suốt hè.The cicadas sing incessantly all summer.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ra rả could be written as 𫥨者. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ra rả mean in English?
ra rả (adverb) means "endlessly; incessantly".
How do you pronounce ra rả?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˧ zaː˧˩]; Saigon [ɹaː˧˧ ɹaː˨˩˦]. Tones: ra — level tone (ngang), rả — dipping tone (hỏi).