chẽn
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛn˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕɛŋ˧˨]Saigon [cɛŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẽn means short and tight-fitting; shy; ashamed.
Meanings of chẽn in English
Synonyms and antonyms of chẽn
Antonyms
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chẽn could be written as 𧟀. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chẽn mean in English?
chẽn (adjective) means "short and tight-fitting; shy; ashamed".
How do you pronounce chẽn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cɛŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: chẽn — creaky rising tone (ngã).