sắt son
adjective
Hanoi [sat̚˧˦ sɔn˧˧]Huế [ʂak̚˦˧˥ ʂɔŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ʂɔŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sắt son means unshakable; firm; faithful.
Meanings of sắt son in English
Adjective
- literary unshakable, firm; faithful
Etymology
Compound of sắt (“iron”) + son (“lipstick”), literally “[strong as] iron, [red as] lipstick”.
Frequently asked questions
What does sắt son mean in English?
sắt son (adjective) means "unshakable; firm; faithful".
How do you pronounce sắt son?
IPA: Hanoi [sat̚˧˦ sɔn˧˧]; Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ʂɔŋ˧˧]. Tones: sắt — rising tone (sắc), son — level tone (ngang).