chuyên chú
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕwiəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ cʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuyên chú means to focus solely on; to concentrate entirely on.
Chinese characters: 專注 (專 “specific” + 注 “to concentrate”)
Meanings of chuyên chú in English
Verb
- to focus solely on; to concentrate entirely on
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 專注, composed of 專 (“specific”) and 注 (“to concentrate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuyên chú mean in English?
chuyên chú (verb) means "to focus solely on; to concentrate entirely on".
How do you pronounce chuyên chú?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ cʊw˦˥]. Tones: chuyên — level tone (ngang), chú — rising tone (sắc).
Is chuyên chú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chuyên chú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 專注.