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