khéo tay
adjective
Hanoi [xɛw˧˦ taj˧˧]Huế [kʰɛw˨˩˦ taj˧˧]Saigon [kʰɛw˦˥ ta(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khéo tay means skilled with the hands; good at handicraft like knitting; carving.
Meanings of khéo tay in English
Adjective
- skilled with the hands; good at handicraft like knitting, carving, drawing, woodworking, etc.
Etymology
khéo + tay.
Frequently asked questions
What does khéo tay mean in English?
khéo tay (adjective) means "skilled with the hands; good at handicraft like knitting; carving".
How do you pronounce khéo tay?
IPA: Hanoi [xɛw˧˦ taj˧˧]; Saigon [kʰɛw˦˥ ta(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: khéo — rising tone (sắc), tay — level tone (ngang).