chuối tá quạ
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˦ taː˧˦ kwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕuj˨˩˦ taː˨˩˦ kwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cuj˦˥ taː˦˥ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
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chuối tá quạ means Vietnam; that can bear oversized fruits.
Meanings of chuối tá quạ in English
Noun
- kind of banana cultivated in Trà Vinh, Vietnam (Musa × paradisiaca), that can bear oversized fruits
Etymology
chuối + tá quạ. According to folk etymology, the second element is a corrupted form of tá hoả.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuối tá quạ mean in English?
chuối tá quạ (noun) means "Vietnam; that can bear oversized fruits".
How do you pronounce chuối tá quạ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˦ taː˧˦ kwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cuj˦˥ taː˦˥ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: chuối — rising tone (sắc), tá — rising tone (sắc), quạ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with chuối tá quạ?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây chuối tá quạ" (one Vietnam).