bàn chà
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˨˩ t͡ɕaː˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˩ t͡ɕaː˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ caː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bàn chà means a nailbrush.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bàn chà (one nailbrush)
Meanings of bàn chà in English
Noun
- a nailbrush
Etymology
bàn (“a flat object”) + chà (“to scrub”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bàn chà mean in English?
bàn chà (noun) means "a nailbrush".
How do you pronounce bàn chà?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˨˩ t͡ɕaː˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ caː˨˩]. Tones: bàn — falling tone (huyền), chà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bàn chà?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bàn chà" (one a nailbrush).