thóp

Vietnamese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [tʰɔp̚˧˦]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [tʰɔp̚˦˧˥]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [tʰɔp̚˦˥]

Noun

thóp • (𠾾)

1. (anatomy) a fontanelle

   Synonym: mỏ ác

2. (figurative, of an individual) a weak point; a weak spot; an Achilles heel; dirt

   nắm thóp / bắt thóp

   to know someone's weak point; to have dirt on someone