chờn vờn
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕəːn˨˩ vəːn˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕəːŋ˦˩ vəːŋ˦˩]Saigon [cəːŋ˨˩ vəːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chờn vờn means to linger; to hover; to dawdle.
Meanings of chờn vờn in English
Verb
- to linger; to hover; to dawdle
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chờn vờn could be written as 𤒲𫽭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chờn vờn mean in English?
chờn vờn (verb) means "to linger; to hover; to dawdle".
How do you pronounce chờn vờn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəːn˨˩ vəːn˨˩]; Saigon [cəːŋ˨˩ vəːŋ˨˩]. Tones: chờn — falling tone (huyền), vờn — falling tone (huyền).