chuốt
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˦]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 →
chuốt means to whittle; to sharpen with a tool.
Meanings of chuốt in English
Verb
- to whittle, to sharpen with a tool ≈ vót
- to polish; to gloss; to glaze
- to refine; to polish (e.g. wording)
Words with chuốt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chuốt could be written as 捽, 淬, 率. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuốt mean in English?
chuốt (verb) means "to whittle; to sharpen with a tool".
How do you pronounce chuốt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˦]; Saigon [cuək̚˦˥]. Tones: chuốt — rising tone (sắc).