chót vót
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔt̚˧˦ vɔt̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɔk̚˦˧˥ vɔk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cɔk̚˦˥ vɔk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chót vót means towering; lofty; sky-high.
Meanings of chót vót in English
Adjective
- towering; lofty; sky-high
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chót vót could be written as 崒𡼸, 崪𡻋, 㟮𱜏. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chót vót mean in English?
chót vót (adjective) means "towering; lofty; sky-high".
How do you pronounce chót vót?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔt̚˧˦ vɔt̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɔk̚˦˥ vɔk̚˦˥]. Tones: chót — rising tone (sắc), vót — rising tone (sắc).