chĩa
Hanoi [t͡ɕiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕiə˧˨]Saigon [ciə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chĩa means a pitchfork; a harpoon; pike.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây chĩa (one pitchfork)
Meanings of chĩa in English
Noun
- a pitchfork
- a harpoon; pike (especially for fishing)
Verb
- to point (at); to aim (at) (with a weapon)
- to stab with a pitchfork or a harpoon
Words with chĩa
Example sentences with chĩa
- Anh ta chĩa súng vào tôi. He leveled his gun at me.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chĩa could be written as 𢶾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *ɟɛh < *tʃ-r-ɛh, the *-r- (instrumental derivative) infixed form of Proto-Vietic *tʃɛh, whence Modern Vietnamese xỉa (“to pick; to jab”). Also related to Vietnamese nĩa (“fork”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chĩa mean in English?
chĩa (noun) means "a pitchfork; a harpoon; pike".
How do you pronounce chĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ciə˨˩˦]. Tones: chĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with chĩa?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây chĩa" (one a pitchfork).