chim chích
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cim˧˧ cɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chim chích means an acrocephalid warbler.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim chích (one acrocephalid warbler)
Meanings of chim chích in English
Noun
- an acrocephalid warbler, a songbird of the family Acrocephalidae.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chim chích could be written as 𫚳𬷩. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chim (“bird”) + chích (“Acrocephalidae”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chim chích mean in English?
chim chích (noun) means "an acrocephalid warbler".
How do you pronounce chim chích?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [cim˧˧ cɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), chích — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chim chích?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim chích" (one an acrocephalid warbler).