chưởng
noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [cɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chưởng means with all fingers straightened; forward.
Chinese characters: 掌
Meanings of chưởng in English
Noun
- move performed by pushing the front of the hand, with all fingers straightened, forward
Words with chưởng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 掌 (“palm”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chưởng mean in English?
chưởng (noun) means "with all fingers straightened; forward".
How do you pronounce chưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [cɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: chưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is chưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 掌.