chà
Hanoi [t͡ɕaː˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaː˦˩]Saigon [caː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chà means to rub; to cleanse.
Meanings of chà in English
Verb
- to rub, to cleanse
- to brush (one's teeth)
Noun
- branch that splits into many smaller branches
Words with chà
Example sentences with chà
- Chà, Daniel đã tăng cân rất nhiều kể từ lần sau cùng tôi gặp anh ấy. Wow, Daniel has put on a lot of weight since the last time I saw him.
- Tại sao thành phố này lại có nhiều xe máy thế? Chà, đó là vì xe máy rẻ hơn ô tô và có nhiều người nghèo hơn người giàu. Why are there so many motorcycles in this city? Well, it's because they're cheaper than cars and there are more poor people than rich ones.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chà could be written as 搽. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chà mean in English?
chà (verb) means "to rub; to cleanse".
How do you pronounce chà?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaː˨˩]; Saigon [caː˨˩]. Tones: chà — falling tone (huyền).