chạn vương
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˨ʔ vɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩ʔ vɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [caːŋ˨˩˨ vɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of chạn vương in English
Noun
- derogatory, humorous, slang husband who is too dependent on his wife
Etymology
chạn (“cupboard”) + vương (“king”), literally “king of the [kitchen] cupboard(s)”.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce chạn vương?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˨ʔ vɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [caːŋ˨˩˨ vɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: chạn — heavy tone (nặng), vương — level tone (ngang).