chó má
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ maː˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɔ˨˩˦ maː˨˩˦]Saigon [cɔ˦˥ maː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chó má means dog.
Meanings of chó má in English
Noun
- dog (generally speaking)
Adjective
- derogatory, vulgar Used in abuses.
- thằng chó máson of a bitch (literally, “cur”) (When addressing or mentioning a male person)
- con chó mábitch (When addressing or mentioning a female person)
Etymology
chó (“dog”) + má. The latter syllable is of Tai origin and underwent assimilation in tone to the first; compare Proto-Tai *ʰmaːᴬ (“dog”) (whence Thai หมา (mǎa)).
Frequently asked questions
What does chó má mean in English?
chó má (noun) means "dog".
How do you pronounce chó má?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ maː˧˦]; Saigon [cɔ˦˥ maː˦˥]. Tones: chó — rising tone (sắc), má — rising tone (sắc).