bọ chét
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɛt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ cɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bọ chét means a flea.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bọ chét (one flea)
Meanings of bọ chét in English
Noun
- a flea (a parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera)
Etymology
bọ (“bug”) + chét; the second element from Proto-Vietic *cɛːt.
Frequently asked questions
What does bọ chét mean in English?
bọ chét (noun) means "a flea".
How do you pronounce bọ chét?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ cɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), chét — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bọ chét?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bọ chét" (one a flea).