chễm chệ
adverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕem˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕe˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕem˧˨ t͡ɕej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cem˨˩˦ cej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chễm chệ means impressively; majestically; imposingly.
Meanings of chễm chệ in English
Adverb
- impressively; majestically; imposingly
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chễm chệ could be written as 占治. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
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Frequently asked questions
What does chễm chệ mean in English?
chễm chệ (adverb) means "impressively; majestically; imposingly".
How do you pronounce chễm chệ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕem˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cem˨˩˦ cej˨˩˨]. Tones: chễm — creaky rising tone (ngã), chệ — heavy tone (nặng).