cánh quạt
noun
Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˦ kwaːt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɛɲ˦˧˥ kwaːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kan˦˥ waːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cánh quạt means propeller.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái cánh quạt (one propeller)
Meanings of cánh quạt in English
Noun
- propeller ≈ chân vịt
Etymology
cánh (“wing”) + quạt (“fan”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cánh quạt mean in English?
cánh quạt (noun) means "propeller".
How do you pronounce cánh quạt?
IPA: Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˦ kwaːt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kan˦˥ waːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cánh — rising tone (sắc), quạt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cánh quạt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái cánh quạt" (one propeller).