tin vịt
noun
Hanoi [tin˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tin˧˧ vit̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tin vịt means canard; hoax.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái tin vịt (one canard)
Meanings of tin vịt in English
Noun
- canard, hoax
- fake news
Etymology
From tin (“news”) + vịt (“duck”), calque of French canard. Compare English canard.
Frequently asked questions
What does tin vịt mean in English?
tin vịt (noun) means "canard; hoax".
How do you pronounce tin vịt?
IPA: Hanoi [tin˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tin — level tone (ngang), vịt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with tin vịt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái tin vịt" (one canard).