máy chém
noun
Hanoi [maj˧˦ t͡ɕɛm˧˦]Huế [maj˨˩˦ t͡ɕɛm˦˧˥]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ cɛm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
máy chém means a guillotine.
Meanings of máy chém in English
Noun
- a guillotine (a machine to decapitate individuals)
Etymology
máy (“machine”) + chém (“to slash/behead”).
Frequently asked questions
What does máy chém mean in English?
máy chém (noun) means "a guillotine".
How do you pronounce máy chém?
IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ t͡ɕɛm˧˦]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ cɛm˦˥]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), chém — rising tone (sắc).