chong chóng
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕawŋ͡m˦˧˥]Saigon [cawŋ͡m˧˧ cawŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chong chóng means a pinwheel; a propeller.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chong chóng (one pinwheel)
Meanings of chong chóng in English
Noun
- a pinwheel
- a propeller
- a wind turbine
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chong chóng could be written as 𢶢𢶢. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Reduplication of chóng (“quick; fast”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chong chóng mean in English?
chong chóng (noun) means "a pinwheel; a propeller".
How do you pronounce chong chóng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˦]; Saigon [cawŋ͡m˧˧ cawŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: chong — level tone (ngang), chóng — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chong chóng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chong chóng" (one a pinwheel).