vuốt râu hùm
verb
Hanoi [vuət̚˧˦ zəw˧˧ hum˨˩]Huế [vuək̚˦˧˥ ʐəw˧˧ hum˦˩]Saigon [vuək̚˦˥ ɹəw˧˧ hʊm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vuốt râu hùm means to do something extremely dangerous.
Meanings of vuốt râu hùm in English
Verb
- idiomatic to do something extremely dangerous
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 捋虎鬚 /捋虎须 (loát hổ tu).
Frequently asked questions
What does vuốt râu hùm mean in English?
vuốt râu hùm (verb) means "to do something extremely dangerous".
How do you pronounce vuốt râu hùm?
IPA: Hanoi [vuət̚˧˦ zəw˧˧ hum˨˩]; Saigon [vuək̚˦˥ ɹəw˧˧ hʊm˨˩]. Tones: vuốt — rising tone (sắc), râu — level tone (ngang), hùm — falling tone (huyền).