châm chước
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕɨək̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cəm˧˧ cɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châm chước means to forgive; to pardon.
Chinese characters: 斟酌 (斟 “to pour” + 酌 “pour wine”)
Meanings of châm chước in English
Verb
- to forgive; to pardon (a person)
- to reconcile; to accommodate (requests)
- to relent; to mitigate; to abate (a punishment)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 斟酌, composed of 斟 (“to pour”) and 酌 (“pour wine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châm chước mean in English?
châm chước (verb) means "to forgive; to pardon".
How do you pronounce châm chước?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ t͡ɕɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [cəm˧˧ cɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: châm — level tone (ngang), chước — rising tone (sắc).
Is châm chước a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. châm chước is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 斟酌.