chê cười
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ kɨəj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕej˧˧ kɨj˦˩]Saigon [cej˧˧ kɨj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chê cười means to mock; to ridicule; to sneer at.
Meanings of chê cười in English
Verb
- to mock; to ridicule; to sneer at; to laugh at ≈ cười chê
Etymology
chê (“to belittle”) + cười (“to laugh”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chê cười mean in English?
chê cười (verb) means "to mock; to ridicule; to sneer at".
How do you pronounce chê cười?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ kɨəj˨˩]; Saigon [cej˧˧ kɨj˨˩]. Tones: chê — level tone (ngang), cười — falling tone (huyền).