đua chen
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗuə˧˧ t͡ɕɛn˧˧]Huế [ʔɗuə˧˧ t͡ɕɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗuə˧˧ cɛŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đua chen means to jostle for; scramble for; compete aggressively.
Meanings of đua chen in English
Verb
- to jostle for, scramble for, compete aggressively ≈ đua tranh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đua chen could be written as 𨅮𨆁. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of đua (“to race; to keep up with, emulate”) + chen (“to squeeze in, push one's way”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đua chen mean in English?
đua chen (verb) means "to jostle for; scramble for; compete aggressively".
How do you pronounce đua chen?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗuə˧˧ t͡ɕɛn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗuə˧˧ cɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: đua — level tone (ngang), chen — level tone (ngang).