vác
verb
Hanoi [vaːk̚˧˦]Huế [vaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vác means to carry.
Meanings of vác in English
Verb
- to carry (on shoulder)
Words with vác
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vác could be written as 博, 搏, 𦠰, 𫆶. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Probably a loanword from a neighboring Austroasiatic language, potentially even from a Vietic language.
Frequently asked questions
What does vác mean in English?
vác (verb) means "to carry".
How do you pronounce vác?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [vaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: vác — rising tone (sắc).