ăn chặn
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕan˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ caŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn chặn means to embezzle; pocket.
Meanings of ăn chặn in English
Verb
- derogatory, idiomatic to embezzle, pocket, or intercept money or goods that belong to others (especially by taking a cut from wages, relief funds, or payments)
- Hắn bị cáo buộc đã ăn chặn tiền cứu trợ của dân nghèo.He was accused of pocketing the relief money intended for the poor.
- to extort or forcefully take a portion of someone's earnings
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn chặn
Synonyms
Etymology
ăn (“to eat; to take”) + chặn (“to block; to intercept”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn chặn mean in English?
ăn chặn (verb) means "to embezzle; pocket".
How do you pronounce ăn chặn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕan˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ caŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), chặn — heavy tone (nặng).