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chòm

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔm˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕɔm˦˩]Saigon [cɔm˨˩] browser voice
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chòm means a cluster; bunch; bundle.

Meanings of chòm in English

Noun

  1. a cluster; bunch; bundle
    • các chòm núiclusters of mountains
    • chòm mâya bunch of clouds
    • chòm vệ tinha cluster of satellites
  2. a tuft (of hair)
  3. a grove; thicket (of plants)
  4. a small hamlet

Words with chòm

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chòm could be written as 𥬧. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Etymology

See chùm.

Frequently asked questions

What does chòm mean in English?

chòm (noun) means "a cluster; bunch; bundle".

How do you pronounce chòm?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔm˨˩]; Saigon [cɔm˨˩]. Tones: chòm — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.