chon chót
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chon chót means last; final; closing.
Also spelled chót — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of chon chót in English
Adjective
- last; final; closing
- hạn chótfinal deadline
Noun
- an end; tip; extremity
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 卒 (SV: tốt). Compare chốt, trót, chợt.
Frequently asked questions
What does chon chót mean in English?
chon chót (adjective) means "last; final; closing".
How do you pronounce chon chót?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔn˧˧ t͡ɕɔt̚˧˦]; Saigon [cɔŋ˧˧ cɔk̚˦˥]. Tones: chon — level tone (ngang), chót — rising tone (sắc).