chê chán
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ t͡ɕaːn˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕej˧˧ t͡ɕaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cej˧˧ caːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chê chán means prolongedly; extensively; protractedly.
Meanings of chê chán in English
Adjective
- prolongedly; extensively; protractedly
- ad nauseam; excessively; more than enough
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chê chán could be written as 吱𢥇. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chê chán mean in English?
chê chán (adjective) means "prolongedly; extensively; protractedly".
How do you pronounce chê chán?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ t͡ɕaːn˧˦]; Saigon [cej˧˧ caːŋ˦˥]. Tones: chê — level tone (ngang), chán — rising tone (sắc).