chú mục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˦ mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cʊw˦˥ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chú mục means to focus; to concentrate.
Chinese characters: 注目 (注 “to concentrate” + 目 “to see”)
Meanings of chú mục in English
Verb
- literary to focus (on); to concentrate (on)
- literary, rare to stare (at); to gaze (at)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 注目, composed of 注 (“to concentrate”) and 目 (“to see”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chú mục mean in English?
chú mục (verb) means "to focus; to concentrate".
How do you pronounce chú mục?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˦ mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cʊw˦˥ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chú — rising tone (sắc), mục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chú mục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chú mục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 注目.