chặn giấy
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕan˧˨ʔ zəj˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˨˩ʔ jəj˨˩˦]Saigon [caŋ˨˩˨ jəj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chặn giấy means a paperweight.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chặn giấy (one paperweight)
Meanings of chặn giấy in English
Noun
- a paperweight
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chặn giấy could be written as 陣𫷏. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chặn (“to block”) + giấy (“paper”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chặn giấy mean in English?
chặn giấy (noun) means "a paperweight".
How do you pronounce chặn giấy?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕan˧˨ʔ zəj˧˦]; Saigon [caŋ˨˩˨ jəj˦˥]. Tones: chặn — heavy tone (nặng), giấy — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chặn giấy?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chặn giấy" (one a paperweight).