chọc ghẹo
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ɣɛw˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ɣɛw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ɣɛw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chọc ghẹo means to tease; to taunt; to make fun of.
Meanings of chọc ghẹo in English
Verb
- to tease; to taunt; to make fun of
- figurative to flirt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chọc ghẹo could be written as 𢹅𪢤. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chọc (“to tease”) + ghẹo (“to tease”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chọc ghẹo mean in English?
chọc ghẹo (verb) means "to tease; to taunt; to make fun of".
How do you pronounce chọc ghẹo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ɣɛw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ɣɛw˨˩˨]. Tones: chọc — heavy tone (nặng), ghẹo — heavy tone (nặng).