chôm chôm
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕom˧˧ t͡ɕom˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕom˧˧ t͡ɕom˧˧]Saigon [com˧˧ com˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chôm chôm means rambutan; sponge.
Meanings of chôm chôm in English
Noun
- rambutan
- sponge ≈ bọt biển
- slang HIV
- Khi chơi gái phải cẩn thận kẻo dính chôm chôm.When chasing skirt, be careful not to get HIV.
Noun
- kind of long-legged cricket
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chôm chôm could be written as 𣚽𣚽, 苫苫, 橬橬. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
It is not obvious whether the sense "sponge" or "rambutan" is more primary.
Frequently asked questions
What does chôm chôm mean in English?
chôm chôm (noun) means "rambutan; sponge".
How do you pronounce chôm chôm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕom˧˧ t͡ɕom˧˧]; Saigon [com˧˧ com˧˧]. Tones: chôm — level tone (ngang), chôm — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chôm chôm?
Common classifiers: cây, trái — for example "một cây chôm chôm" (one rambutan).