niệm chú
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [niəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [niəm˨˩ʔ t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [nim˨˩˨ cʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
niệm chú means to recite a magic spell; to chant a spell.
Chinese characters: 念咒
Meanings of niệm chú in English
Verb
- to recite a magic spell; to chant a spell
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 念咒, composed of 念 and 咒.
Frequently asked questions
What does niệm chú mean in English?
niệm chú (verb) means "to recite a magic spell; to chant a spell".
How do you pronounce niệm chú?
IPA: Hanoi [niəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [nim˨˩˨ cʊw˦˥]. Tones: niệm — heavy tone (nặng), chú — rising tone (sắc).
Is niệm chú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. niệm chú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 念咒.