chối cãi
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Hanoi [t͡ɕoj˧˦ kaːj˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕoj˨˩˦ kaːj˧˨]Saigon [coj˦˥ kaːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chối cãi means to refute; to dispute; to disavow.
Meanings of chối cãi in English
Verb
- to refute; to dispute; to disavow
Example sentences with chối cãi
- Có một bằng chứng không thể chối cãi chứng minh rằng Tom là kẻ trộm. There is indisputable proof that Tom is the thief.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chối cãi could be written as 嚉𠳚. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chối (“to deny”) + cãi (“to argue”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chối cãi mean in English?
chối cãi (verb) means "to refute; to dispute; to disavow".
How do you pronounce chối cãi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕoj˧˦ kaːj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [coj˦˥ kaːj˨˩˦]. Tones: chối — rising tone (sắc), cãi — creaky rising tone (ngã).