bọ gậy
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ ɣəj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ ɣəj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ɣəj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bọ gậy means mosquito larva.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bọ gậy (one mosquito larva)
Meanings of bọ gậy in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam mosquito larva ≈ lăng quăng
Frequently asked questions
What does bọ gậy mean in English?
bọ gậy (noun) means "mosquito larva".
How do you pronounce bọ gậy?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ ɣəj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ɣəj˨˩˨]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), gậy — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with bọ gậy?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bọ gậy" (one mosquito larva).