vòng vo Tam Quốc
adjective
Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˨˩ vɔ˧˧ taːm˧˧ kuək̚˧˦]Huế [vawŋ͡m˦˩ vɔ˧˧ taːm˧˧ kuək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩ vɔ˧˧ taːm˧˧ wək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vòng vo Tam Quốc means long-winded and roundabout.
Meanings of vòng vo Tam Quốc in English
Adjective
- derogatory, humorous, of a speech or story long-winded and roundabout
- Có gì thì nói thẳng, đừng có mà vòng vo Tam Quốc.Cut the crap, just tell me what happened.
Etymology
vòng vo + Tam Quốc (“(Romance of the) Three Kingdoms”). The expression likens to the long-winded and overly elaborate story of the Chinese novel.
Frequently asked questions
What does vòng vo Tam Quốc mean in English?
vòng vo Tam Quốc (adjective) means "long-winded and roundabout".
How do you pronounce vòng vo Tam Quốc?
IPA: Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˨˩ vɔ˧˧ taːm˧˧ kuək̚˧˦]; Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩ vɔ˧˧ taːm˧˧ wək̚˦˥]. Tones: vòng — falling tone (huyền), vo — level tone (ngang), tam — level tone (ngang), quốc — rising tone (sắc).