cần xé
noun
Hanoi [kən˨˩ sɛ˧˦]Huế [kəŋ˦˩ sɛ˨˩˦]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ sɛ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cần xé means broad-mouthed bamboo basket with straps.
Meanings of cần xé in English
Noun
- Mekong Delta broad-mouthed bamboo basket with straps
Etymology
Borrowed from Khmer កញ្ឆេរ (kɑɑkɑñchee).
Frequently asked questions
What does cần xé mean in English?
cần xé (noun) means "broad-mouthed bamboo basket with straps".
How do you pronounce cần xé?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˨˩ sɛ˧˦]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ sɛ˦˥]. Tones: cần — falling tone (huyền), xé — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cần xé?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái cần xé" (one broad-mouthed bamboo basket with straps).