khóc thuê
noun
Hanoi [xawk͡p̚˧˦ tʰwe˧˧]Huế [kʰawk͡p̚˦˧˥ tʰwej˧˧]Saigon [kʰawk͡p̚˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khóc thuê means a professional mourner.
Classifier: người — e.g. một người khóc thuê (one professional mourner)
Meanings of khóc thuê in English
Noun
- a professional mourner
Etymology
khóc (“to cry, to weep”) + thuê (“to rent, to lease”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khóc thuê mean in English?
khóc thuê (noun) means "a professional mourner".
How do you pronounce khóc thuê?
IPA: Hanoi [xawk͡p̚˧˦ tʰwe˧˧]; Saigon [kʰawk͡p̚˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ej˧˧]. Tones: khóc — rising tone (sắc), thuê — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with khóc thuê?
Common classifiers: người — for example "một người khóc thuê" (one a professional mourner).