tợn
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [təːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [təːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tợn means bold; mighty.
Meanings of tợn in English
Adjective
- bold, mighty
Adverb
- uncommon really, so, very
Words with tợn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, tợn could be written as 羡, 羨, 𪞼, 𫥥. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
For the "really, so, very" sense, compare the similar development as in dữ.
Frequently asked questions
What does tợn mean in English?
tợn (adjective) means "bold; mighty".
How do you pronounce tợn?
IPA: Hanoi [təːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tợn — heavy tone (nặng).