cheo
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɛw˧˧]Saigon [cɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cheo means chevrotain; mouse deer.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cheo (one chevrotain)
Meanings of cheo in English
Noun
- chevrotain; mouse deer (of the family Tragulidae)
Noun
- historical dowry paid to the bride's village or local community
Words with cheo
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cheo could be written as 㹦, 招, 𢴿. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *t-rɛːw.
Frequently asked questions
What does cheo mean in English?
cheo (noun) means "chevrotain; mouse deer".
How do you pronounce cheo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛw˧˧]; Saigon [cɛw˧˧]. Tones: cheo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cheo?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cheo" (one chevrotain).