chầu chực
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕəw˦˩ t͡ɕɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cəw˨˩ cɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chầu chực means to wait; to remain; to pause.
Meanings of chầu chực in English
Verb
- to wait; to remain; to pause (for a long while)
- rare to serve; to wait on; to attend to; to be at the beck and call of
Etymology
chầu (“session/to attend”) + chực (“to wait for”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chầu chực mean in English?
chầu chực (verb) means "to wait; to remain; to pause".
How do you pronounce chầu chực?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəw˨˩ cɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chầu — falling tone (huyền), chực — heavy tone (nặng).