chôm
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕom˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕom˧˧]Saigon [com˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chôm means to steal.
Meanings of chôm in English
Verb
- colloquial to steal, usually something that is not very important
- chôm đồ siêu thịto shoplift at a supermarket
Words with chôm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chôm could be written as 苫. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chôm mean in English?
chôm (verb) means "to steal".
How do you pronounce chôm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕom˧˧]; Saigon [com˧˧]. Tones: chôm — level tone (ngang).