to gan lớn mật
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
to gan lớn mật means very audacious.
Meanings of to gan lớn mật in English
Etymology
to (“big”) + gan (“liver”) + lớn (“big”) + mật (“gall bladder”). Perhaps calqued from the Chinese-derived can đảm (literally “liver and gallbladder”).
Frequently asked questions
What does to gan lớn mật mean in English?
to gan lớn mật (adjective) means "very audacious".
How do you pronounce to gan lớn mật?
IPA: Hanoi [tɔ˧˧ ɣaːn˧˧ ləːn˧˦ mət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɔ˧˧ ɣaːŋ˧˧ ləːŋ˦˥ mək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: to — level tone (ngang), gan — level tone (ngang), lớn — rising tone (sắc), mật — heavy tone (nặng).