chấn động
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕəŋ˦˧˥ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cəŋ˦˥ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chấn động means a quake; tremor.
Chinese characters: 震動
Meanings of chấn động in English
Noun
- a quake; tremor
- an impact
Verb
- transitive to shake, to create an impact
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 震動.
Frequently asked questions
What does chấn động mean in English?
chấn động (noun) means "a quake; tremor".
How do you pronounce chấn động?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəŋ˦˥ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: chấn — rising tone (sắc), động — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chấn động a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chấn động is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 震動.