vót
verb
Hanoi [vɔt̚˧˦]Huế [vɔk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vɔk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vót means to whittle.
Meanings of vót in English
Verb
- to whittle ≈ chuốt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vót could be written as 啐, 挬, 越, 𢴩. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *pɔːc. Cognate with Muong póch.
Frequently asked questions
What does vót mean in English?
vót (verb) means "to whittle".
How do you pronounce vót?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔt̚˧˦]; Saigon [vɔk̚˦˥]. Tones: vót — rising tone (sắc).