choại
nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾aːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây choại
Meanings of choại in English
Noun
- ferns belong to the genus Stenochlaena
Verb
- to slip; to lose one's footing
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, choại could be written as 繸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce choại?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾aːj˨˩˨]. Tones: choại — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with choại?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây choại" (one choại).