cổ tay
noun
Hanoi [ko˧˩ taj˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ taj˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ta(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ tay means wrist.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái cổ tay (one wrist)
Meanings of cổ tay in English
Noun
- wrist
Etymology
cổ (“neck”) + tay (“hand”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ tay mean in English?
cổ tay (noun) means "wrist".
How do you pronounce cổ tay?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ taj˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ta(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), tay — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cổ tay?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái cổ tay" (one wrist).