chẹt
verbadjectivenoun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɛk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẹt means to choke; to strangle.
Meanings of chẹt in English
Verb
- to choke; to strangle
- to run over (a person)
- to squeeze; to compress; to crush
Adjective
- close-fitting; tight-fitting; body-hugging ≈ chẽn
Noun
- small corner; nook ≈ xó
Words with chẹt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chẹt could be written as 折. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chẹt mean in English?
chẹt (verb) means "to choke; to strangle".
How do you pronounce chẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɛk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chẹt — heavy tone (nặng).