đàn đáy
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗaːn˨˩ ʔɗaj˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaːŋ˦˩ ʔɗaj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˨˩ ʔɗa(ː)j˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đàn đáy means and a very long neck; used in traditional Vietnamese music.
Meanings of đàn đáy in English
Noun
- a Vietnamese lute with three strings, a hollow trapezoidal wooden body with an open back, and a very long neck, used in traditional Vietnamese music (particularly ca trù)
Etymology
Compound of đàn (“string instrument”) + đáy (“back”), perhaps because the instrument's body has an open back.
Frequently asked questions
What does đàn đáy mean in English?
đàn đáy (noun) means "and a very long neck; used in traditional Vietnamese music".
How do you pronounce đàn đáy?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːn˨˩ ʔɗaj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˨˩ ʔɗa(ː)j˦˥]. Tones: đàn — falling tone (huyền), đáy — rising tone (sắc).