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lởm chởm

adjective
Hanoi [ləːm˧˩ t͡ɕəːm˧˩]Huế [ləːm˧˨ t͡ɕəːm˧˨]Saigon [ləːm˨˩˦ cəːm˨˩˦] browser voice
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lởm chởm means jagged; having toothed edge.

Meanings of lởm chởm in English

Adjective

  1. jagged
  2. having toothed edge
  3. of a surface uneven, bumpy

Etymology

l- reduplication of chởm.

Frequently asked questions

What does lởm chởm mean in English?

lởm chởm (adjective) means "jagged; having toothed edge".

How do you pronounce lởm chởm?

IPA: Hanoi [ləːm˧˩ t͡ɕəːm˧˩]; Saigon [ləːm˨˩˦ cəːm˨˩˦]. Tones: lởm — dipping tone (hỏi), chởm — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.