sụn chêm
noun
Hanoi [sun˧˨ʔ t͡ɕem˧˧]Huế [ʂun˨˩ʔ t͡ɕem˧˧]Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ cem˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sụn chêm means a meniscus.
Meanings of sụn chêm in English
Noun
- a meniscus (thin cartilage between joints, especially within the knee)
Etymology
sụn (“cartilage”) + chêm (“wedge”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sụn chêm mean in English?
sụn chêm (noun) means "a meniscus".
How do you pronounce sụn chêm?
IPA: Hanoi [sun˧˨ʔ t͡ɕem˧˧]; Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ cem˧˧]. Tones: sụn — heavy tone (nặng), chêm — level tone (ngang).