chẻ
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛ˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɛ˧˨]Saigon [cɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẻ means to split; to cleave.
Meanings of chẻ in English
Verb
- to split, to cleave
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chẻ could be written as 𢯙, 𨨪. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *cɛh. Compare Semai ceh (“to tear”), Pacoh chếh (“to cut open”) and Eastern Lawa cɛh. See also xẻ.
Frequently asked questions
What does chẻ mean in English?
chẻ (verb) means "to split; to cleave".
How do you pronounce chẻ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛ˧˩]; Saigon [cɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: chẻ — dipping tone (hỏi).