hộp quẹt
noun
Hanoi [hop̚˧˨ʔ kwɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hop̚˨˩ʔ kwɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hop̚˨˩˨ wɛt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộp quẹt means lighter.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái hộp quẹt (one lighter)
Meanings of hộp quẹt in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam lighter ≈ bật lửa
Etymology
hộp (“box, can, tin”) + quẹt (“to rub”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hộp quẹt mean in English?
hộp quẹt (noun) means "lighter".
How do you pronounce hộp quẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [hop̚˧˨ʔ kwɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hop̚˨˩˨ wɛt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hộp — heavy tone (nặng), quẹt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with hộp quẹt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái hộp quẹt" (one lighter).