bút chì kim
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓut̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˨˩ kim˧˧]Huế [ʔɓʊk̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕɪj˦˩ kim˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥ cɪj˨˩ kim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bút chì kim means a mechanical pencil.
Meanings of bút chì kim in English
Noun
- a mechanical pencil
Etymology
bút chì (“pencil”) + kim (“pin; needle”)
Frequently asked questions
What does bút chì kim mean in English?
bút chì kim (noun) means "a mechanical pencil".
How do you pronounce bút chì kim?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓut̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˨˩ kim˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥ cɪj˨˩ kim˧˧]. Tones: bút — rising tone (sắc), chì — falling tone (huyền), kim — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bút chì kim?
Common classifiers: cây, chiếc — for example "một cây bút chì kim" (one a mechanical pencil).