châm biếm
verbadjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ʔɓiəm˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ʔɓiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [cəm˧˧ ʔɓim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châm biếm means to satirize; to ridicule; to mock.
Chinese characters: 針貶 (針 “needle” + 貶 “censure”)
Meanings of châm biếm in English
Verb
- to satirize; to ridicule; to mock
Adjective
- satirical; cynical; mocking
Noun
- satire (as a genre)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 針貶, composed of 針 (“needle”) and 貶 (“censure”), a misreading of châm biêm (針砭) ("to critique").
Frequently asked questions
What does châm biếm mean in English?
châm biếm (verb) means "to satirize; to ridicule; to mock".
How do you pronounce châm biếm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ʔɓiəm˧˦]; Saigon [cəm˧˧ ʔɓim˦˥]. Tones: châm — level tone (ngang), biếm — rising tone (sắc).
Is châm biếm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. châm biếm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 針貶.