thả thính
verb
Hanoi [tʰaː˧˩ tʰïŋ˧˦]Huế [tʰaː˧˨ tʰɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰaː˨˩˦ tʰɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of thả thính in English
Verb
- literal to drop thính into water as fishing bait
- slang to try to impress people so that they admire you or even fall in love with you
Etymology
From thả (“to drop; to release”) + thính (“type of rice-derived condiment”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce thả thính?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaː˧˩ tʰïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [tʰaː˨˩˦ tʰɨn˦˥]. Tones: thả — dipping tone (hỏi), thính — rising tone (sắc).