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Hmong - English
Ntsig
jih | jị | ᶯdʐi˧˩
Alternative:
Jị̌
Synonyms:
ntsim
Etymology:
tone shift from "ntsim" in "txiaj ntsim -> txiaj ntsig".
Alternative:
Jị̌
Adjective: A combined characteristics of sting, hairy, and poky
Examples:
Kab ntsig = A hairy, poky caterpillar.
Synonyms:
Ntsim
Etymology:
From ntsim as 'spicy' to ntsig as 'stingy'.
Etymology
- tone shift from "ntsim" in "txiaj ntsim -> txiaj ntsig".
- From ntsim as 'spicy' to ntsig as 'stingy'.
Sources
- Hmong, Feb 04, 2024 4:02 pm