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chốt

nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕot̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕok̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cok̚˦˥] browser voice
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chốt means a checkpoint; a bolt; fastening pin.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chốt (one checkpoint)

Meanings of chốt in English

Noun

  1. a checkpoint
    • Chốt kiểm soát miễn dịchImmune Checkpoint (checkpoint to control immunity)
  2. a bolt; fastening pin; linchpin
  3. a central pillar; central axis component
  4. figurative the crux; essential point

Noun

  1. pawn

Verb

  1. to bolt
  2. to finalise

Words with chốt

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chốt could be written as 椊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does chốt mean in English?

chốt (noun) means "a checkpoint; a bolt; fastening pin".

How do you pronounce chốt?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕot̚˧˦]; Saigon [cok̚˦˥]. Tones: chốt — rising tone (sắc).

What classifier is used with chốt?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chốt" (one a checkpoint).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.