thết
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thết means to entertain; to treat; to offer.
Meanings of thết in English
Verb
- to entertain; to treat; to offer (especially to guests; with a feast)
Words with thết
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, thết could be written as 𩚦. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 設 (“to arrange; display”, SV: thiết).
Frequently asked questions
What does thết mean in English?
thết (verb) means "to entertain; to treat; to offer".
How do you pronounce thết?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰet̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰəːt̚˦˥]. Tones: thết — rising tone (sắc).