chằm
nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕam˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕam˦˩]Saigon [cam˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chằm means swamp; lagoon.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chằm (one swamp)
Meanings of chằm in English
Noun
- swamp, lagoon ≈ đầm
Verb
- to sew ≈ khâu
Words with chằm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chằm could be written as 沉, 𢭽. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chằm mean in English?
chằm (noun) means "swamp; lagoon".
How do you pronounce chằm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕam˨˩]; Saigon [cam˨˩]. Tones: chằm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with chằm?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chằm" (one swamp).