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chim điên

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [cim˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Syllables · tones

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

chim điên means booby.

Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim điên (one booby)

Meanings of chim điên in English

Noun

  1. booby (bird)

Frequently asked questions

What does chim điên mean in English?

chim điên (noun) means "booby".

How do you pronounce chim điên?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˧]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), điên — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with chim điên?

Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim điên" (one booby).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.