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heo quay

noun
Hanoi [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]Huế [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]Saigon [hɛw˧˧ waj˧˧] browser voice
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heo quay means spit roast pig.

Meanings of heo quay in English

Noun

  1. spit roast pig

Etymology

heo (“pig”) + quay (“spin”), so named because the pig is spun while roasted.

Frequently asked questions

What does heo quay mean in English?

heo quay (noun) means "spit roast pig".

How do you pronounce heo quay?

IPA: Hanoi [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]; Saigon [hɛw˧˧ waj˧˧]. Tones: heo — level tone (ngang), quay — level tone (ngang).

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