choé

adjectiveverbnoun

Hanoi [t͡ɕwɛ˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕwɛ˨˩˦]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾ɛ˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

choérisingsắc

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

choé means shrill; sharp; screeching.

Meanings of choé in English

Adjective

of a sound shrill; sharp; screeching

Verb

to flare up; to flash; to glow ≈ loé

Adjective

of a color vivid; vibrant; bright
shiny; shimmering; dazzling

Noun

teapot, kettle ≈ ấm
alternative form of ché (“big-bellied jar”) ≈ chĩnh

Words with choé

chí choé đỏ choé

Etymology

From ché.

Frequently asked questions

What does choé mean in English?

choé (adjective) means "shrill; sharp; screeching".

How do you pronounce choé?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwɛ˧˦]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾ɛ˦˥]. Tones: choé — rising tone (sắc).

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.