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véc ni

noun
Hanoi [vɛk̚˧˦ ni˧˧]Huế [vɛk̚˦˧˥ nɪj˧˧]Saigon [vɛk̚˦˥ nɪj˧˧] browser voice
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véc ni means varnish.

Meanings of véc ni in English

Noun

  1. varnish
    • Gỗ đánh véc ni xong bóng loáng.The wooden item hasn't turned shiny until its varnishing.

Etymology

Borrowed from French vernis.

Frequently asked questions

What does véc ni mean in English?

véc ni (noun) means "varnish".

How do you pronounce véc ni?

IPA: Hanoi [vɛk̚˧˦ ni˧˧]; Saigon [vɛk̚˦˥ nɪj˧˧]. Tones: véc — rising tone (sắc), ni — level tone (ngang).

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