chẩn tế
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˩ te˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəŋ˧˨ tej˨˩˦]Saigon [cəŋ˨˩˦ tej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẩn tế means to give alms; to give relief; to donate.
Chinese characters: 賑濟
Meanings of chẩn tế in English
Verb
- to give alms; to give relief; to donate (to the needy)
- in Buddhism to pray for the relief of souls (especially those without heirs)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 賑濟 (“to give relief aid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chẩn tế mean in English?
chẩn tế (verb) means "to give alms; to give relief; to donate".
How do you pronounce chẩn tế?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˩ te˧˦]; Saigon [cəŋ˨˩˦ tej˦˥]. Tones: chẩn — dipping tone (hỏi), tế — rising tone (sắc).
Is chẩn tế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chẩn tế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 賑濟.