thóp
noun
Hanoi [tʰɔp̚˧˦]Huế [tʰɔp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰɔp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thóp means fontanelle; one's weak spot; Achilles heel.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái thóp (one fontanelle)
Meanings of thóp in English
Noun
- fontanelle ≈ mỏ ác
- figurative, of an individual one's weak spot, Achilles heel
- nắm thóp / bắt thópto know someone's weak point; to have dirt on someone
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, thóp could be written as 𠾾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does thóp mean in English?
thóp (noun) means "fontanelle; one's weak spot; Achilles heel".
How do you pronounce thóp?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɔp̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰɔp̚˦˥]. Tones: thóp — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with thóp?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái thóp" (one fontanelle).