vằng vặc
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vằng vặc means bright; clear.
Meanings of vằng vặc in English
Adjective
- of moonlight bright; clear
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vằng vặc could be written as 𠓅𠒬. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Reduplication of vặc.
Frequently asked questions
What does vằng vặc mean in English?
vằng vặc (adjective) means "bright; clear".
How do you pronounce vằng vặc?
IPA: Hanoi [vaŋ˨˩ vak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vaŋ˨˩ vak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: vằng — falling tone (huyền), vặc — heavy tone (nặng).