trêu ngươi
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕew˧˧ ŋɨəj˧˧]Huế [ʈew˧˧ ŋɨj˧˧]Saigon [ʈew˧˧ ŋɨj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of trêu ngươi in English
Verb
- to make fun of someone in bad faith
Etymology
trêu + ngươi. The second element is a leftover from an obsolete usage of ngươi as a prefix to personal name, with function similar to a vocative or focus marker.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce trêu ngươi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕew˧˧ ŋɨəj˧˧]; Saigon [ʈew˧˧ ŋɨj˧˧]. Tones: trêu — level tone (ngang), ngươi — level tone (ngang).