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cổng xoay

noun
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˩ swaj˧˧]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˨ swaj˧˧]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˨˩˦ s⁽ʷ⁾aj˧˧] browser voice
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cổng xoay means turnstile.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái cổng xoay (one turnstile)

Meanings of cổng xoay in English

Noun

  1. turnstile (rotating mechanical device) ≈ cửa xoay

Etymology

cổng (“gate”) + xoay (“to revolve”)

Frequently asked questions

What does cổng xoay mean in English?

cổng xoay (noun) means "turnstile".

How do you pronounce cổng xoay?

IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˩ swaj˧˧]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˨˩˦ s⁽ʷ⁾aj˧˧]. Tones: cổng — dipping tone (hỏi), xoay — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with cổng xoay?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái cổng xoay" (one turnstile).

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.