nửa chừng
adverb
Hanoi [nɨə˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˨˩]Huế [nɨə˧˨ t͡ɕɨŋ˦˩]Saigon [nɨə˨˩˦ cɨŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nửa chừng means half-done; unfinished; halfway.
Meanings of nửa chừng in English
Adverb
- half-done; unfinished; halfway (through)
- làm nửa chừng bỏ dởto leave a job unfinished
- bỏ học nửa chừngto drop out halfway through one's course
- Thang máy bị kẹt nửa chừng.The lift got stuck halfway up.
Etymology
nửa + chừng.
Frequently asked questions
What does nửa chừng mean in English?
nửa chừng (adverb) means "half-done; unfinished; halfway".
How do you pronounce nửa chừng?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨə˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˨˩]; Saigon [nɨə˨˩˦ cɨŋ˨˩]. Tones: nửa — dipping tone (hỏi), chừng — falling tone (huyền).