nốt chu sa
noun
Hanoi [not̚˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˧ saː˧˧]Huế [nok̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧]Saigon [nok̚˦˥ cʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nốt chu sa means chu sa; a passionate; indelible emotional imprint.
Meanings of nốt chu sa in English
Noun
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nốt, chu sa.
- Internet slang, figurative a passionate, unforgettable mark of love that has left one an aching, indelible emotional imprint
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 朱砂痣. Popularized by the 2018 TV series 延禧攻略 (“Story of Yanxi Palace”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nốt chu sa mean in English?
nốt chu sa (noun) means "chu sa; a passionate; indelible emotional imprint".
How do you pronounce nốt chu sa?
IPA: Hanoi [not̚˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˧ saː˧˧]; Saigon [nok̚˦˥ cʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧]. Tones: nốt — rising tone (sắc), chu — level tone (ngang), sa — level tone (ngang).