cạo gió
verb
Hanoi [kaːw˧˨ʔ zɔ˧˦]Huế [kaːw˨˩ʔ jɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [kaːw˨˩˨ jɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cạo gió means optionally using dầu gió.
Meanings of cạo gió in English
Verb
- to scratch the back with the edge of a metal object (typically a spoon, a ladle or a coin) until it becomes red all over, optionally using dầu gió, as a way to "release" gió (sense 2) in the fevered body
Etymology
cạo (“to scratch”) + gió (“harmful wind”)
Frequently asked questions
What does cạo gió mean in English?
cạo gió (verb) means "optionally using dầu gió".
How do you pronounce cạo gió?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˨ʔ zɔ˧˦]; Saigon [kaːw˨˩˨ jɔ˦˥]. Tones: cạo — heavy tone (nặng), gió — rising tone (sắc).