giỗ chạp
noun
Hanoi [zo˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕaːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jow˧˨ t͡ɕaːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jow˨˩˦ caːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of giỗ chạp in English
Noun
- generally commemorative death anniversary ceremonies and ancestor holidays
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giỗ chạp could be written as 𬲠𣎖. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giỗ chạp?
IPA: Hanoi [zo˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕaːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jow˨˩˦ caːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã), chạp — heavy tone (nặng).