cà chớn
adverb
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ t͡ɕəːn˧˦]Huế [kaː˦˩ t͡ɕəːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kaː˨˩ cəːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà chớn means rude; sassy; insolent.
Meanings of cà chớn in English
Adverb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam rude, sassy, insolent
- Mr. Bean lái cà chớn.Mr. Bean drives rudely.
Etymology
From Khmer ខ្ជិល (khcɨl, “lazy; idle; shiftless”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cà chớn mean in English?
cà chớn (adverb) means "rude; sassy; insolent".
How do you pronounce cà chớn?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ t͡ɕəːn˧˦]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ cəːŋ˦˥]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), chớn — rising tone (sắc).