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hầm cầu

noun
Hanoi [həm˨˩ kəw˨˩]Huế [həm˦˩ kəw˦˩]Saigon [həm˨˩ kəw˨˩] browser voice
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hầm cầu means cesspit.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái hầm cầu (one cesspit)

Meanings of hầm cầu in English

Noun

  1. cesspit
    • hút hầm cầuseptage pumping

Etymology

Compound of hầm + cầu or blend of hầm + cầu tiêu.

Frequently asked questions

What does hầm cầu mean in English?

hầm cầu (noun) means "cesspit".

How do you pronounce hầm cầu?

IPA: Hanoi [həm˨˩ kəw˨˩]; Saigon [həm˨˩ kəw˨˩]. Tones: hầm — falling tone (huyền), cầu — falling tone (huyền).

What classifier is used with hầm cầu?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái hầm cầu" (one cesspit).

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.