chắt chiu
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕat̚˧˦ t͡ɕiw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕak̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕiw˧˧]Saigon [cak̚˦˥ ciw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chắt chiu means to nurse; to save every amount of; to economize.
Meanings of chắt chiu in English
Verb
- to nurse
- to save every amount of; to economize; to use sparingly
- chắt chiu từng hạt gạoto save every grain of rice
- to fondle; to pamper
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chắt chiu could be written as 質招, 㩫𢱐. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
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Frequently asked questions
What does chắt chiu mean in English?
chắt chiu (verb) means "to nurse; to save every amount of; to economize".
How do you pronounce chắt chiu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕat̚˧˦ t͡ɕiw˧˧]; Saigon [cak̚˦˥ ciw˧˧]. Tones: chắt — rising tone (sắc), chiu — level tone (ngang).