How do you say “nape” in Vietnamese?

“Nape” in Vietnamese is gáy (nape), ót (nape).

Vietnamese words for “nape”

• gáyListennoun
  Hanoi [ɣaj˧˦] · Saigon [ɣa(ː)j˦˥]gáy rising

  nape; spine; back

  for “nape” meaning: The back part of the neck.

• ótListennoun
  Hanoi [ʔɔt̚˧˦] · Saigon [ʔɔk̚˦˥]ót rising

  nape

  for “nape” meaning: The back part of the neck.

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