vắng vẻ
adjective
Hanoi [vaŋ˧˦ 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 →
vắng vẻ means quiet; deserted; unfrequented.
Meanings of vắng vẻ in English
Adjective
- quiet; deserted; unfrequented
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vắng vẻ could be written as 永尾, 咏𠳿. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-e reduplication (C tone) of vắng.
Frequently asked questions
What does vắng vẻ mean in English?
vắng vẻ (adjective) means "quiet; deserted; unfrequented".
How do you pronounce vắng vẻ?
IPA: Hanoi [vaŋ˧˦ vɛ˧˩]; Saigon [vaŋ˦˥ vɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: vắng — rising tone (sắc), vẻ — dipping tone (hỏi).