cối xay gió
noun
Hanoi [koj˧˦ saj˧˧ zɔ˧˦]Huế [koj˨˩˦ saj˧˧ jɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [koj˦˥ sa(ː)j˧˧ jɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cối xay gió means windmill.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái cối xay gió (one windmill)
Meanings of cối xay gió in English
Noun
- windmill
Etymology
cối (“mortar, rice mill”) + xay (“to grind”) + gió (“wind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cối xay gió mean in English?
cối xay gió (noun) means "windmill".
How do you pronounce cối xay gió?
IPA: Hanoi [koj˧˦ saj˧˧ zɔ˧˦]; Saigon [koj˦˥ sa(ː)j˧˧ jɔ˦˥]. Tones: cối — rising tone (sắc), xay — level tone (ngang), gió — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cối xay gió?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái cối xay gió" (one windmill).