vắng như chùa Bà Đanh
adjective
Hanoi [vaŋ˧˦ ɲɨ˧˧ t͡ɕuə˨˩ ʔɓaː˨˩ ʔɗajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [vaŋ˦˧˥ ɲɨ˧˧ t͡ɕuə˦˩ ʔɓaː˦˩ ʔɗɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [vaŋ˦˥ ɲɨ˧˧ cuə˨˩ ʔɓaː˨˩ ʔɗan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vắng như chùa Bà Đanh means completely desolate; devoid of people's visitations.
Meanings of vắng như chùa Bà Đanh in English
Adjective
- idiomatic, of a place completely desolate, devoid of people's visitations
Etymology
Literally, “to be as desolate as the temple of Lady Đanh”.
Frequently asked questions
What does vắng như chùa Bà Đanh mean in English?
vắng như chùa Bà Đanh (adjective) means "completely desolate; devoid of people's visitations".
How do you pronounce vắng như chùa Bà Đanh?
IPA: Hanoi [vaŋ˧˦ ɲɨ˧˧ t͡ɕuə˨˩ ʔɓaː˨˩ ʔɗajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [vaŋ˦˥ ɲɨ˧˧ cuə˨˩ ʔɓaː˨˩ ʔɗan˧˧]. Tones: vắng — rising tone (sắc), như — level tone (ngang), chùa — falling tone (huyền), bà — falling tone (huyền), đanh — level tone (ngang).