chằng chịt
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˨˩ t͡ɕit̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˦˩ t͡ɕit̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [caŋ˨˩ cɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chằng chịt means tangled; interlaced; intertwined.
Meanings of chằng chịt in English
Adjective
- tangled; interlaced; intertwined
- disfigured; blemished (especially of the face)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chằng chịt could be written as 𦁢折. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chằng (“fasten”) + chịt (“squeeze”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chằng chịt mean in English?
chằng chịt (adjective) means "tangled; interlaced; intertwined".
How do you pronounce chằng chịt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˨˩ t͡ɕit̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [caŋ˨˩ cɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chằng — falling tone (huyền), chịt — heavy tone (nặng).