vẻ mặt
noun
Hanoi [vɛ˧˩ mat̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [vɛ˧˨ mak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vɛ˨˩˦ mak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vẻ mặt means facial expression; look.
Meanings of vẻ mặt in English
Noun
- facial expression; look (on someone's face)
- Trông ông ta già khọm, người tiều tuỵ, vẻ mặt chán nản, râu tóc bờm xờm.He looked old and bent, with an emaciated body, a sad mien, and his beard and hair were shaggy.
Etymology
vẻ (“look, appearance”) + mặt (“face”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vẻ mặt mean in English?
vẻ mặt (noun) means "facial expression; look".
How do you pronounce vẻ mặt?
IPA: Hanoi [vɛ˧˩ mat̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vɛ˨˩˦ mak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: vẻ — dipping tone (hỏi), mặt — heavy tone (nặng).