chĩnh
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˨]Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chĩnh means a wide center; and a tapered base.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chĩnh (one wide center)
Meanings of chĩnh in English
Noun
- a jar of terracotta or porcelain with a small mouth, a wide center, and a tapered base
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chĩnh could be written as 埕, 𫄺, 𡓟. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chĩnh mean in English?
chĩnh (noun) means "a wide center; and a tapered base".
How do you pronounce chĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: chĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with chĩnh?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chĩnh" (one a wide center).