châm chích
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cəm˧˧ cɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châm chích means to prick; to sting; to puncture.
Meanings of châm chích in English
Verb
- to prick; to sting; to puncture
- figurative to inflict a feeling of pins and needles
- figurative to insult; to taunt; to goad
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, châm chích could be written as 𠛌刾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
châm (“to prick”) + chích (“to sting”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châm chích mean in English?
châm chích (verb) means "to prick; to sting; to puncture".
How do you pronounce châm chích?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [cəm˧˧ cɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: châm — level tone (ngang), chích — rising tone (sắc).