chét
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛt̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chét means a handful.
Meanings of chét in English
Noun
- a handful
Noun
- in compounds a flea
Words with chét
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chét could be written as 折. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *cɛːt.
Frequently asked questions
What does chét mean in English?
chét (noun) means "a handful".
How do you pronounce chét?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: chét — rising tone (sắc).