tủn mủn
adjective
Hanoi [tun˧˩ mun˧˩]Huế [tun˧˨ mun˧˨]Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ mʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tủn mủn means petty; finicky; nit-picky.
Meanings of tủn mủn in English
Adjective
- petty; finicky; nit-picky
- crumbly; fragmented; shredded
Etymology
t- reduplication of mủn (“to decay”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tủn mủn mean in English?
tủn mủn (adjective) means "petty; finicky; nit-picky".
How do you pronounce tủn mủn?
IPA: Hanoi [tun˧˩ mun˧˩]; Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ mʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: tủn — dipping tone (hỏi), mủn — dipping tone (hỏi).