văn vẻ
adjective
Hanoi [van˧˧ vɛ˧˩]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ vɛ˧˨]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ vɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
văn vẻ means that sounds literary; that sounds like good; well-structured writing.
Meanings of văn vẻ in English
Adjective
- of a written piece that sounds literary; that sounds like good, well-structured writing
- Bài này được. Văn vẻ phết !This ain't bad. Has some good prose.
Etymology
văn (“writing”) + vẻ (“appearance”). Alternatively, this is simply an -e reduplication (C tone) of văn, with the association with vẻ coming about later.
Frequently asked questions
What does văn vẻ mean in English?
văn vẻ (adjective) means "that sounds literary; that sounds like good; well-structured writing".
How do you pronounce văn vẻ?
IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ vɛ˧˩]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ vɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), vẻ — dipping tone (hỏi).