bóp chẹt
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓɔp̚˧˦ t͡ɕɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓɔp̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓɔp̚˦˥ cɛk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bóp chẹt means to repress; to impair; to hinder.
Meanings of bóp chẹt in English
Verb
- figurative to repress; to impair; to hinder (especially in business)
- to squeeze; to crush; to strangle
Etymology
bóp (“to crush”) + chẹt (“to squeeze”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bóp chẹt mean in English?
bóp chẹt (verb) means "to repress; to impair; to hinder".
How do you pronounce bóp chẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔp̚˧˦ t͡ɕɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓɔp̚˦˥ cɛk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bóp — rising tone (sắc), chẹt — heavy tone (nặng).