cheo cheo
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛw˧˧ t͡ɕɛw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɛw˧˧ t͡ɕɛw˧˧]Saigon [cɛw˧˧ cɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cheo cheo means chevrotain; mouse deer.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cheo cheo (one chevrotain)
Meanings of cheo cheo in English
Noun
- chevrotain; mouse deer (of the family Tragulidae) ≈ cheo
Etymology
Reduplication of cheo (“chevrotain”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cheo cheo mean in English?
cheo cheo (noun) means "chevrotain; mouse deer".
How do you pronounce cheo cheo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛw˧˧ t͡ɕɛw˧˧]; Saigon [cɛw˧˧ cɛw˧˧]. Tones: cheo — level tone (ngang), cheo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cheo cheo?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cheo cheo" (one chevrotain).