chanh chách
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˧˧ t͡ɕat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [can˧˧ cat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chanh chách means common house gecko.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chanh chách (one common house gecko)
Meanings of chanh chách in English
Noun
- common house gecko ≈ thạch sùngthằn lằn
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, from the sound they make.
Frequently asked questions
What does chanh chách mean in English?
chanh chách (noun) means "common house gecko".
How do you pronounce chanh chách?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [can˧˧ cat̚˦˥]. Tones: chanh — level tone (ngang), chách — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chanh chách?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chanh chách" (one common house gecko).