chế ngự
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˦ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕej˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cej˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chế ngự means to restrain; to overpower; to subdue.
Chinese characters: 制御
Meanings of chế ngự in English
Verb
- to restrain; to overpower; to subdue; to conquer; to dominate
Example sentences with chế ngự
- Cô ấy đã chế ngự được nỗi sợ bay. She conquered her fear of flying.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 制御 (“to rule/to control”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chế ngự mean in English?
chế ngự (verb) means "to restrain; to overpower; to subdue".
How do you pronounce chế ngự?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˦ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cej˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: chế — rising tone (sắc), ngự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chế ngự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chế ngự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 制御.