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cối xay

noun
Hanoi [koj˧˦ saj˧˧]Huế [koj˨˩˦ saj˧˧]Saigon [koj˦˥ sa(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
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cối xay means a mill; a windmill; seesaw.

Meanings of cối xay in English

Noun

  1. a mill
    • Cối xay thócUnhusked Rice Mill
  2. a windmill; seesaw (a kind of move)
  3. Indian abutilon, Indian mallow (Abutilon indicum)

Words with cối xay

Etymology

cối (“mortar”) + xay (“to grind”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cối xay mean in English?

cối xay (noun) means "a mill; a windmill; seesaw".

How do you pronounce cối xay?

IPA: Hanoi [koj˧˦ saj˧˧]; Saigon [koj˦˥ sa(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: cối — rising tone (sắc), xay — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.