chau
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaw˧˧]Saigon [ca(ː)w˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chau means to knit one's eyebrows; frown; furrow one's brow.
Meanings of chau in English
Verb
- to knit one's eyebrows; frown; furrow one's brow
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chau could be written as 咮, 珠, 罩, 邹. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chau mean in English?
chau (verb) means "to knit one's eyebrows; frown; furrow one's brow".
How do you pronounce chau?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˧]; Saigon [ca(ː)w˧˧]. Tones: chau — level tone (ngang).