chạy chọt
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɔt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕaj˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɔk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ cɔk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chạy chọt means to seek favors; to request preferential treatment.
Meanings of chạy chọt in English
Verb
- to seek favors; to request preferential treatment
- to solicit the favor of
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chạy chọt could be written as 𧼋𡊲. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chạy chọt mean in English?
chạy chọt (verb) means "to seek favors; to request preferential treatment".
How do you pronounce chạy chọt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɔt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ca(ː)j˨˩˨ cɔk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chạy — heavy tone (nặng), chọt — heavy tone (nặng).