chum
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕum˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕum˧˧]Saigon [cʊm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chum means large jar.
Meanings of chum in English
Noun
- large jar
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chum could be written as 𡓯, 𱗲, 坫, 炶. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chum mean in English?
chum (noun) means "large jar".
How do you pronounce chum?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕum˧˧]; Saigon [cʊm˧˧]. Tones: chum — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chum?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái chum" (one large jar).