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