chấm phẩy
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˦ fəj˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕəm˦˧˥ fəj˧˨]Saigon [cəm˦˥ fəj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chấm phẩy means punctuation; a semicolon.
Meanings of chấm phẩy in English
Noun
- figurative punctuation (dots and commas)
- a semicolon
Noun
- abbreviation, historical abbreviation of a character by replacing a component of a character with a dot and bend stroke
Etymology
chấm (“dot”) + phẩy (“comma”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chấm phẩy mean in English?
chấm phẩy (noun) means "punctuation; a semicolon".
How do you pronounce chấm phẩy?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˦ fəj˧˩]; Saigon [cəm˦˥ fəj˨˩˦]. Tones: chấm — rising tone (sắc), phẩy — dipping tone (hỏi).