chật cứng
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕət̚˧˨ʔ kɨŋ˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕək̚˨˩ʔ kɨŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cək̚˨˩˨ kɨŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chật cứng means overcrowded; overpacked; extremely congested.
Meanings of chật cứng in English
Adjective
- overcrowded (with); overpacked (with); extremely congested (with); packed like sardines (with)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chật cứng could be written as 𡒻𠠊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chật (“cramped”) + cứng (“hard”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chật cứng mean in English?
chật cứng (adjective) means "overcrowded; overpacked; extremely congested".
How do you pronounce chật cứng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕət̚˧˨ʔ kɨŋ˧˦]; Saigon [cək̚˨˩˨ kɨŋ˦˥]. Tones: chật — heavy tone (nặng), cứng — rising tone (sắc).