cột thu lôi
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cột thu lôi means a lightning rod.
Meanings of cột thu lôi in English
Noun
- a lightning rod
Etymology
cột (“column; pillar”) + thu (“to absorb”) + lôi (雷).
Frequently asked questions
What does cột thu lôi mean in English?
cột thu lôi (noun) means "a lightning rod".
How do you pronounce cột thu lôi?
IPA: Hanoi [kot̚˧˨ʔ tʰu˧˧ loj˧˧]; Saigon [kok̚˨˩˨ tʰʊw˧˧ loj˧˧]. Tones: cột — heavy tone (nặng), thu — level tone (ngang), lôi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cột thu lôi?
Common classifiers: cái, cây — for example "một cái cột thu lôi" (one a lightning rod).