chão
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕaːw˧˨]Saigon [caːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chão means rope; cord; cable.
Classifier: sợi — e.g. một sợi chão (one rope)
Meanings of chão in English
Noun
- rope; cord; cable (typically braided)
Noun
- in compounds frog
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chão could be written as 𧊌. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chão mean in English?
chão (noun) means "rope; cord; cable".
How do you pronounce chão?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [caːw˨˩˦]. Tones: chão — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with chão?
Common classifiers: sợi — for example "một sợi chão" (one rope).