chênh vênh
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəjŋ̟˧˧ vəjŋ̟˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕen˧˧ ven˧˧]Saigon [cəːn˧˧ vəːn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chênh vênh means tottering; unstable; unsteady.
Meanings of chênh vênh in English
Adjective
- tottering; unstable; unsteady
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chênh vênh could be written as 𫤎𫤒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare chênh, tranh vanh (崢嶸).
Frequently asked questions
What does chênh vênh mean in English?
chênh vênh (adjective) means "tottering; unstable; unsteady".
How do you pronounce chênh vênh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəjŋ̟˧˧ vəjŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [cəːn˧˧ vəːn˧˧]. Tones: chênh — level tone (ngang), vênh — level tone (ngang).