chém gió
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Hanoi [t͡ɕɛm˧˦ zɔ˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɛm˦˧˥ jɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [cɛm˦˥ jɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chém gió means to brag; to boast.
Meanings of chém gió in English
Verb
- slang to brag; to boast; to lie to get pride and credit ≈ chém
- Cái thằng chỉ giỏi chém gió.The only thing he is good at is bragging.
Example sentences with chém gió
- Tom lúc nào cũng chém gió. Tom always exaggerates.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
chém (“to slash”) + gió (“wind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chém gió mean in English?
chém gió (verb) means "to brag; to boast".
How do you pronounce chém gió?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛm˧˦ zɔ˧˦]; Saigon [cɛm˦˥ jɔ˦˥]. Tones: chém — rising tone (sắc), gió — rising tone (sắc).