chọc trời
verbadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʈəːj˦˩]Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʈəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chọc trời means to poke the sky; to reach for the sky.
Meanings of chọc trời in English
Verb
- to poke the sky; to reach for the sky
- figurative to do extraordinary things
Adjective
- figurative extraordinary; exceptional
Words with chọc trời
Etymology
chọc (“to poke”) + trời (“the sky”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chọc trời mean in English?
chọc trời (verb) means "to poke the sky; to reach for the sky".
How do you pronounce chọc trời?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]; Saigon [cawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʈəːj˨˩]. Tones: chọc — heavy tone (nặng), trời — falling tone (huyền).