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guồng máy

noun
Hanoi [ɣuəŋ˨˩ maj˧˦]Huế [ɣuəŋ˦˩ maj˨˩˦]Saigon [ɣuəŋ˨˩ ma(ː)j˦˥] browser voice
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guồng máy means engine; apparatus.

Meanings of guồng máy in English

Noun

  1. engine
    • Không được tiếp thêm nhiên liệu thì guồng máy đấy coi như bỏ.If the engine is not well-fueled, then it's good as trash to people.
  2. apparatus
    • Để kiện toàn guồng máy chính trị không phải việc dễ dàng gì.It's not a simple task to keep the political apparatus running.

Etymology

guồng + máy.

Frequently asked questions

What does guồng máy mean in English?

guồng máy (noun) means "engine; apparatus".

How do you pronounce guồng máy?

IPA: Hanoi [ɣuəŋ˨˩ maj˧˦]; Saigon [ɣuəŋ˨˩ ma(ː)j˦˥]. Tones: guồng — falling tone (huyền), máy — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.