ức chế
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɨk̚˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˦]Huế [ʔɨk̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɨk̚˦˥ cej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ức chế means to inhibit; to suppress; to repress.
Chinese characters: 抑制
Meanings of ức chế in English
Verb
- to inhibit; to suppress; to repress; to block; to restrict; to keep down
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 抑制.
Frequently asked questions
What does ức chế mean in English?
ức chế (verb) means "to inhibit; to suppress; to repress".
How do you pronounce ức chế?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɨk̚˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɨk̚˦˥ cej˦˥]. Tones: ức — rising tone (sắc), chế — rising tone (sắc).
Is ức chế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ức chế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 抑制.