chộp
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕop̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕop̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cop̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chộp means to seize; to snatch; to nab.
Meanings of chộp in English
Verb
- to seize; to snatch; to nab; to grab (quickly)
Words with chộp
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chộp could be written as 𢴊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Mon-Khmer *cap ~ *caap ~ *ciəp ~ *cip ~ *cup (“to seize”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chộp mean in English?
chộp (verb) means "to seize; to snatch; to nab".
How do you pronounce chộp?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕop̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cop̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chộp — heavy tone (nặng).