cầu khỉ
noun
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ xi˧˩]Huế [kəw˦˩ kʰɪj˧˨]Saigon [kəw˨˩ kʰɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of cầu khỉ in English
Noun
- kind of bamboo or wooden passway across a stream or gully
Etymology
cầu (“bridge”) + khỉ (“monkey”), so called because it has a very narrow pathway and one needs to constantly keep their balance while crossing (like a monkey).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cầu khỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ xi˧˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ kʰɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), khỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with cầu khỉ?
Common classifiers: cái, cây — for example "một cái cầu khỉ" (one cầu khỉ).