chít
nounverbinterjection
Hanoi [t͡ɕit̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕit̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chít means great-great-great-grandchild.
Meanings of chít in English
Noun
- great-great-great-grandchild
Verb
- to wrap; to coil; to bind
- chít khănto wear a scarf on one's head
- to tighten; to narrow
- to seal; to obstruct an opening
Interjection
- onomatopoeia squeak; eek; brux
Noun
- Thysanolaena latifolia
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chít could be written as 𬗗, 㩫, 哳, 𡂒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Malay cicit.
Frequently asked questions
What does chít mean in English?
chít (noun) means "great-great-great-grandchild".
How do you pronounce chít?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕit̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: chít — rising tone (sắc).