vốc
noun
Hanoi [vəwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [vəwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vəwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vốc means a handful.
Meanings of vốc in English
Noun
- a handful
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vốc could be written as 卜. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *poːk (“handful”). Related to bốc.
Frequently asked questions
What does vốc mean in English?
vốc (noun) means "a handful".
How do you pronounce vốc?
IPA: Hanoi [vəwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [vəwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: vốc — rising tone (sắc).