kèo
noun
Hanoi [kɛw˨˩]Huế [kɛw˦˩]Saigon [kɛw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kèo means rafter; bet.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây kèo (one rafter)
Meanings of kèo in English
Noun
- rafter, a supporting structure in the house
- gamble bet
- informal appointment
Noun
- abbreviation short for cá kèo (“Pseudapocryptes elongatus”)
Words with kèo
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, kèo could be written as 橋. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 橋 (SV: kiều). Doublet of cầu.
Frequently asked questions
What does kèo mean in English?
kèo (noun) means "rafter; bet".
How do you pronounce kèo?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˨˩]; Saigon [kɛw˨˩]. Tones: kèo — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with kèo?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây kèo" (one rafter).