Vietnamese
Etymology
chèn (“wedge/obstruct”) + ép (“to force”).
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [t͡ɕɛn˨˩ ʔɛp̚˧˦]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [t͡ɕɛŋ˦˩ ʔɛp̚˦˧˥]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [cɛŋ˨˩ ʔɛp̚˦˥]
Verb
chèn ép
- to hinder; to hamper; to obstruct
- to oppress; to bully; to subdue