chôn vùi
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕon˧˧ vuj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕoŋ˧˧ vuj˦˩]Saigon [coŋ˧˧ vuj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chôn vùi means to bury; to cover.
Meanings of chôn vùi in English
Verb
- to bury; to cover (with material)
- figurative to hide; to conceal
- figurative to ruin; to destroy
Etymology
chôn (“to bury”) + vùi (“to bury”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chôn vùi mean in English?
chôn vùi (verb) means "to bury; to cover".
How do you pronounce chôn vùi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕon˧˧ vuj˨˩]; Saigon [coŋ˧˧ vuj˨˩]. Tones: chôn — level tone (ngang), vùi — falling tone (huyền).