chân vịt
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕəŋ˧˧ vit̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chân vịt means a propeller; flipper; swim fin.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chân vịt (one propeller)
Meanings of chân vịt in English
Noun
- a propeller (for accelerating watercrafts) ≈ cánh quạt
- flipper; swim fin
- literal a duck foot
Etymology
chân (“feet”) + vịt (“duck”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chân vịt mean in English?
chân vịt (noun) means "a propeller; flipper; swim fin".
How do you pronounce chân vịt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ vit̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ vɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chân — level tone (ngang), vịt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with chân vịt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chân vịt" (one a propeller).