dái tai
noun
Hanoi [zaːj˧˦ taːj˧˧]Huế [jaːj˨˩˦ taːj˧˧]Saigon [jaːj˦˥ taːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dái tai means earlobe.
Meanings of dái tai in English
Noun
- earlobe
Etymology
Originally a compound of giái (“fruit”) + tai (“ear”), the first element is an alternative form of trái (see giai for the sound change). The current spelling is probably due to the ‹gi›-‹d› merger in most dialects and influence from folk etymology (as if from dái (“scrotum”) + tai, cf. Korean 귓불 (gwitbul)). Compare Phong Nha dialect ʈɤj³²⁴ which means both "fruit" and "earlobe", while "scrotum, testicles" is ɗaj³²⁴.
Frequently asked questions
What does dái tai mean in English?
dái tai (noun) means "earlobe".
How do you pronounce dái tai?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːj˧˦ taːj˧˧]; Saigon [jaːj˦˥ taːj˧˧]. Tones: dái — rising tone (sắc), tai — level tone (ngang).