chật ních
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕət̚˧˨ʔ nïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕək̚˨˩ʔ nɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cək̚˨˩˨ nɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chật ních means overcrowded; congested; overpacked.
Meanings of chật ních in English
Adjective
- overcrowded; congested; overpacked; cramped
- very tight; extremely tight (having limited space)
Synonyms and antonyms of chật ních
Antonyms
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chật ních could be written as 𡒻𡀡. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chật (“narrow”) + ních (“to cram”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chật ních mean in English?
chật ních (adjective) means "overcrowded; congested; overpacked".
How do you pronounce chật ních?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕət̚˧˨ʔ nïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [cək̚˨˩˨ nɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: chật — heavy tone (nặng), ních — rising tone (sắc).