cần cẩu
noun
Hanoi [kən˨˩ kəw˧˩]Huế [kəŋ˦˩ kəw˧˨]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ kəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cần cẩu means crane.
Meanings of cần cẩu in English
Noun
- crane (machine)
Etymology
cần (“pole; rod”) + cẩu (“to lift (with a crane)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cần cẩu mean in English?
cần cẩu (noun) means "crane".
How do you pronounce cần cẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˨˩ kəw˧˩]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ kəw˨˩˦]. Tones: cần — falling tone (huyền), cẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with cần cẩu?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái cần cẩu" (one crane).