chẩm chéo
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˩ t͡ɕɛw˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˨ t͡ɕɛw˨˩˦]Saigon [cəm˨˩˦ cɛw˦˥] browser voice
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Meanings of chẩm chéo in English
Noun
- A traditional seasoning of the Thai ethnic group in northwestern Vietnam and northeastern Thailand.
Etymology
Borrowed from Thai จิ้มแจ่ว, which itself is composed of จิ้ม (jîm, “dipping sauce”) and แจ่ว (jɛ̀ɛo, “the aroma of various herbs and spices combined”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce chẩm chéo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˩ t͡ɕɛw˧˦]; Saigon [cəm˨˩˦ cɛw˦˥]. Tones: chẩm — dipping tone (hỏi), chéo — rising tone (sắc).