bao kiếm
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ kiəm˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˧ kiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ kim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bao kiếm means scabbard.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bao kiếm (one scabbard)
Meanings of bao kiếm in English
Noun
- scabbard
Etymology
bao (“bag, sack”) + kiếm (“sword”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bao kiếm mean in English?
bao kiếm (noun) means "scabbard".
How do you pronounce bao kiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ kiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ kim˦˥]. Tones: bao — level tone (ngang), kiếm — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bao kiếm?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bao kiếm" (one scabbard).