xoa dịu

verb

Hanoi [swaː˧˧ ziw˧˨ʔ]Huế [swaː˧˧ jiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aː˧˧ jiw˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xoalevelngang dịuheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xoa dịu means to appease; to placate; to calm.

Meanings of xoa dịu in English

Verb

to appease; to placate; to calm; to allay

Etymology

xoa + dịu.

Frequently asked questions

What does xoa dịu mean in English?

xoa dịu (verb) means "to appease; to placate; to calm".

How do you pronounce xoa dịu?

IPA: Hanoi [swaː˧˧ ziw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aː˧˧ jiw˨˩˨]. Tones: xoa — level tone (ngang), dịu — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.