chen chân
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛn˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɛŋ˧˧ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧]Saigon [cɛŋ˧˧ cəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chen chân means to squeeze in; wedge oneself in.
Meanings of chen chân in English
Verb
- to squeeze in, wedge oneself in (for standing room)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chen chân could be written as 旃眞, 𨆁蹎. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of chen (“to squeeze in, push one's way”) + chân (“foot, leg”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chen chân mean in English?
chen chân (verb) means "to squeeze in; wedge oneself in".
How do you pronounce chen chân?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛn˧˧ t͡ɕən˧˧]; Saigon [cɛŋ˧˧ cəŋ˧˧]. Tones: chen — level tone (ngang), chân — level tone (ngang).