đèn cầy
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˨˩ kəj˨˩]Huế [ʔɗɛŋ˦˩ kəj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˨˩ kəj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đèn cầy means candle.
Meanings of đèn cầy in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam candle ≈ nến
Etymology
From đèn (“lamp”) + cầy (“Irvingia malayana”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đèn cầy mean in English?
đèn cầy (noun) means "candle".
How do you pronounce đèn cầy?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˨˩ kəj˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˨˩ kəj˨˩]. Tones: đèn — falling tone (huyền), cầy — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with đèn cầy?
Common classifiers: cây, ngọn — for example "một cây đèn cầy" (one candle).