chán chê
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaːŋ˦˧˥ t͡ɕej˧˧]Saigon [caːŋ˦˥ cej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chán chê means prolongedly; extensively; protractedly.
Meanings of chán chê in English
Adjective
- prolongedly; extensively; protractedly
- ad nauseam; excessively; more than enough
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chán chê could be written as 𢥇吱. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chán chê mean in English?
chán chê (adjective) means "prolongedly; extensively; protractedly".
How do you pronounce chán chê?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˦ t͡ɕe˧˧]; Saigon [caːŋ˦˥ cej˧˧]. Tones: chán — rising tone (sắc), chê — level tone (ngang).