té giếng
verb
Hanoi [tɛ˧˦ ziəŋ˧˦]Huế [tɛ˨˩˦ jiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [tɛ˦˥ jiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
té giếng means to fall down a well; to have hit your head.
Meanings of té giếng in English
Verb
- literal to fall down a well
- Southern Vietnam, figurative, slang to have hit your head
- Mày té giếng à !?Did you friggin' hit your head or somp'n?
Etymology
té (“to fall”) + giếng (“well”).
Frequently asked questions
What does té giếng mean in English?
té giếng (verb) means "to fall down a well; to have hit your head".
How do you pronounce té giếng?
IPA: Hanoi [tɛ˧˦ ziəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [tɛ˦˥ jiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: té — rising tone (sắc), giếng — rising tone (sắc).