chọc quê
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kwe˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ kwej˧˧]Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ wej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chọc quê means to ridicule; to mock.
Meanings of chọc quê in English
Verb
- to ridicule; to mock
- figurative to humiliate; to embarrass
Etymology
chọc (“to tease”) + quê (“embarrassing; rural”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chọc quê mean in English?
chọc quê (verb) means "to ridicule; to mock".
How do you pronounce chọc quê?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kwe˧˧]; Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ wej˧˧]. Tones: chọc — heavy tone (nặng), quê — level tone (ngang).