chim chuột
nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕuək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cim˧˧ cuək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chim chuột means a mousebird.
Meanings of chim chuột in English
Noun
- a mousebird (a bird of the order Coliiformes)
Verb
- figurative to flirt (licentiously); to make out; to show romantic public display of affection
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chim chuột could be written as 𫚳𤝞. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chim (“bird”) + chuột (“mouse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chim chuột mean in English?
chim chuột (noun) means "a mousebird".
How do you pronounce chim chuột?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cim˧˧ cuək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), chuột — heavy tone (nặng).