sám chi
noun
Hanoi [saːm˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧]Huế [ʂaːm˦˧˥ t͡ɕɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʂaːm˦˥ cɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sám chi means three of a kind.
Meanings of sám chi in English
Noun
- three of a kind
Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese. Compare Cantonese 三條 /三条 (saam¹ tiu⁴⁻²).
Frequently asked questions
What does sám chi mean in English?
sám chi (noun) means "three of a kind".
How do you pronounce sám chi?
IPA: Hanoi [saːm˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˧]; Saigon [ʂaːm˦˥ cɪj˧˧]. Tones: sám — rising tone (sắc), chi — level tone (ngang).