gõ kiến
noun
Hanoi [ɣɔ˦ˀ˥ kiən˧˦]Huế [ɣɔ˧˨ kiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ɣɔ˨˩˦ kiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gõ kiến means woodpecker.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con gõ kiến (one woodpecker)
Meanings of gõ kiến in English
Noun
- woodpecker
Etymology
From gõ (“to knock on”) + kiến (“ant”). The verb for peck as in English woodpecker is mổ, rather than gõ.
Frequently asked questions
What does gõ kiến mean in English?
gõ kiến (noun) means "woodpecker".
How do you pronounce gõ kiến?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣɔ˦ˀ˥ kiən˧˦]; Saigon [ɣɔ˨˩˦ kiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: gõ — creaky rising tone (ngã), kiến — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with gõ kiến?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con gõ kiến" (one woodpecker).