chùn
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕun˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕun˦˩]Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chùn means to recoil; to shrink back; to flinch.
Meanings of chùn in English
Verb
- to recoil; to shrink back; to flinch
- to hesitate
Words with chùn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chùn could be written as 𠱜. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Vietnamese chồn (“dead tired”)
Frequently asked questions
What does chùn mean in English?
chùn (verb) means "to recoil; to shrink back; to flinch".
How do you pronounce chùn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕun˨˩]; Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: chùn — falling tone (huyền).