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chẩm

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˨]Saigon [cəm˨˩˦] browser voice
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chẩm means occipital.

Chinese characters: 枕

Meanings of chẩm in English

Adjective

  1. occipital (of the back of the head)

Words with chẩm

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 枕 (“occipital bone”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chẩm mean in English?

chẩm (adjective) means "occipital".

How do you pronounce chẩm?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˩]; Saigon [cəm˨˩˦]. Tones: chẩm — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is chẩm a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chẩm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 枕.

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