chuốc
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕuək̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕuək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cuək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuốc means to pour out for guests.
Meanings of chuốc in English
Verb
- to pour out (wine) for guests
Verb
- to bring upon oneself; to seek (something bad) oneself
- rare to take pains to obtain (something precious)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chuốc could be written as 𬉤. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 酌 (SV: chước).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuốc mean in English?
chuốc (verb) means "to pour out for guests".
How do you pronounce chuốc?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuək̚˧˦]; Saigon [cuək̚˦˥]. Tones: chuốc — rising tone (sắc).